genetic engineering
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5 Real Medical Treatments That Sound Like Sci-Fi
Modern medicine has extended our lives and reduced suffering in all kinds of ways. Many of the impactful interventions we have available today have been around for a long time, like antibiotics, most painkillers, and various forms of cancer screening. But every once in a while, scientists come up with novel treatments that jump the…
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We’ve Got You Now, Ticks
Ticks won’t be able to conceal their fiendish tricks much longer. In new research this week, researchers claim to have genetically modified tick embryos in the lab using CRISPR — an apparent first in the field. The achievement should one day allow us to better understand these bugs, especially those responsible for Lyme disease and…
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Man Blinded for 40 Years Has Sight Partially Restored Using Gene Therapy
Researchers say their experimental gene therapy was able to partially restore a man’s eyesight 40 years after he lost most of his vision. The findings are exciting, but the authors of the new study caution that more research will be needed to confirm the effectiveness of this treatment.
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Researchers Give Mice Super Calorie-Burning Fat Cells Using CRISPR
Researchers say they may have found a way to create more useful fat cells using the gene-editing technique CRISPR. In a new study out Wednesday, they found evidence — in mice — that these engineered cells can possibly help the body burn calories quicker, as well as prevent obesity and other metabolic problems, compared to…