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Genetic welding: Evolutionary meddling with genes

With CRISPR-Cas9 technology, humans can now rapidly change the evolutionary course of animals or plants by inserting genes that can easily spread through entire populations.

29 Mar 2023

Cocklebur fruit shows potential to protect the skin and help enhance collagen production

The fruit of the cocklebur plant, which grows worldwide and is often considered a noxious weed, has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory components that could make it useful as a skin protectant, according to new research.

29 Mar 2023

Using better probiotics to maintain a healthy gut microbiome

Bacteria have thousands of genes and functions that we, the human host, do not have. For instance, bacteria can help us digest fiber, provide support to our immune systems, and absorb important nutrients. But reaping the benefits of "good bacteria" is easier said than done.

29 Mar 2023

Additional therapeutic maneuver may be needed to stop some metastasized tumors Cancer That...

Cancer that has spread to areas like the lungs can apply the brakes to a natural pathway that should recruit killer T cells directly to where it has metastasized, scientists report.

29 Mar 2023

Study provides a feasible tool to evaluate vesicular endocytosis of NPC1L1-cargos and cholesterol absorption

Excessive cholesterol absorption from intestinal lumen contributes to the pathogenesis of hypercholesterolemia, which is a well-established risk factor for atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease.

29 Mar 2023

New DNA editing tool could rapidly accelerate the design of custom microbes

A DNA editing tool adapted by Oak Ridge National Laboratory scientists makes engineering microbes for everything from bioenergy production to plastics recycling easier and faster.

29 Mar 2023

New inhibitor molecule disrupts the infection mechanism of SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus

A team of scientists led by the Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory designed a molecule that disrupts the infection mechanism of the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus and could be used to develop new treatments for COVID-19 and other viral diseases.

29 Mar 2023

3D cell culture system may be a valuable tool for assessing drug efficacy on tumor growth

Fibroblasts build and maintain the extracellular matrix, or physical scaffolding for cells, in the connective tissues within the body.

29 Mar 2023

Uncovering the chemical components of 'fruity' flavored fermented coffee

Specialty coffee has become increasingly popular in recent years, with some experts questioning whether the specialty coffee segment is growing faster than the global coffee industry itself.

29 Mar 2023

Evolution driven by genetic engineering should be known as ‘genetic welding’ to draw scientific and ethical scrutiny

In an opinion paper, evolutionary geneticist Asher Cutter highlights the importance of coining the term ‘genetic welding’ for the anthropogenic manipulation of genetic drive made possible by tools such as CRISPR-Cas9.

29 Mar 2023

Analyzing the GmZF351 transgenic soybean plants and their stress tolerance

Across the globe, soybean is considered to be an important food, oil, and feed crop worldwide.

29 Mar 2023

New project addresses the lack of standards for optimal management of Lp(a)

According to a recent scientific statement gathered from American Heart Association, high levels of lipoprotein(a) [Lp(a)] are known to be a separate, chiefly inherited and causal risk factor for cardiovascular disease, known to be the leading cause of death and disability around the world.

29 Mar 2023

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Genetic welding: Evolutionary meddling with genes

Cocklebur fruit shows potential to protect the skin and help enhance collagen production

Using better probiotics to maintain a healthy gut microbiome

Additional therapeutic maneuver may be needed to stop some metastasized tumors Cancer That...

Study provides a feasible tool to evaluate vesicular endocytosis of NPC1L1-cargos and cholesterol absorption

New DNA editing tool could rapidly accelerate the design of custom microbes

New inhibitor molecule disrupts the infection mechanism of SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus

3D cell culture system may be a valuable tool for assessing drug efficacy on tumor growth

Uncovering the chemical components of 'fruity' flavored fermented coffee

Evolution driven by genetic engineering should be known as ‘genetic welding’ to draw scientific and ethical scrutiny

Analyzing the GmZF351 transgenic soybean plants and their stress tolerance

New project addresses the lack of standards for optimal management of Lp(a)

The proper implementation of stem cell-based disease models

Determining the structure of protein pumps using cryo-EM

Researchers develop a novel probe for selectively dyeing M1 and M2 macrophages

Beneficial microbes in the infant gut use nitrogen from human milk to support pediatric development

Myeloid cells contribute to a long-lived HIV reservoir, study shows

Human cells shed light on basic squid biology

Finding how the global regulation factor reshapes the cell-fate-decision landscape

Resistance genes in human gut influenced by national trends in antibiotic consumption

How can the adoption of AI technology accelerate drug discovery?

Gaining insights into human disease biology through CRISPR platforms

Genome Editing Has A New Code

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