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Editing out HIV using CRISPR technology
Nearly 37 million people have human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), the cause of AIDS. The go-to treatment for the infection, antiretroviral therapy (ART), can prevent the...
Researchers identify new therapeutic target for colorectal cancer
Researchers at the University of Toronto have identified a key protein that supports the growth of many colorectal cancers. The study, which will be published...
A fast and inexpensive device to capture and identify viruses
A device to quickly capture and identify various strains of virus has been developed, according to researchers at Penn State and New York University. Currently,...
New approach for studying experience-driven activity of transcription factors in vivo
Brains are highly adaptable. Neuronal connections are constantly changing, molded by what people experience in their daily lives. New memories, information learned, and new skills...
Finally, machine learning interprets gene regulation clearly
In this age of “big data,” artificial intelligence (AI) has become a valuable ally for scientists. Machine learning algorithms, for instance, are helping biologists make...
Proton therapy as effective as standard radiation with fewer side effects
Lower hospitalization rates following proton therapy could offset its higher upfront cost compared with standard radiation therapy. Concurrent chemoradiotherapy is the standard-of-care curative treatment for...
Button batteries for toys can kill children if they’re swallowed so must be kept hidden away, NHS chief warns
Button batteries for toys can kill children if they are swallowed and must be kept hidden away, an NHS chief has warned. Professor Stephen Powis, NHS England...
Blue light is less disruptive to sleep than previously thought
Using dim, cooler lights in the evening and warmer lights in the day may be more beneficial to our health, according to a new study...
Brain-like functions emerging in a metallic nanowire network
Emerging fluctuation-based functionalities are expected to open a way to novel memory device technology An international joint research team led by NIMS succeeded in fabricating...