New 3D Printing Technique Used to Print Living Tissues
Researchers at the University of Oxford have developed a novel technique for 3D printing cells to form living tissues that retain their structure. The 3D printed tissues could potentially be…
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Researchers Accidentally Create Bioactive Tissue Paper That Supports Cell Regeneration
Researchers at Northwestern Medicine have developed an innovative range of bioactive ‘tissue papers’ that have potential for use in regenerative medicine and tissue engineering. The tissue papers are made from…
New Treatment for Acute Myeloid Leukemia Approved by FDA
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved a new treatment for acute myeloid leukemia for patients who have specific isocitrate dehydrogenase 2 (IDH2) gene mutations. Approximately 21,380 individuals are…
U.S. Researchers Use CRISPR Technology to Edit Genes in Human Embryos
For the first time in the United States, researchers have used CRISPR technology to edit genes in human embryos. The U.S. is not the first country to perform such tests….
New Coating for Artificial Joints Simplifies Treatment of Prosthetic Joint Infections
Researchers at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) have developed a new polymer that can be used as a coating for artificial joints to simplify the treatment of prosthetic joint infections. Joint…
Living Computers Developed from RNA
Miniature computers capable of performing complex computations have been created by researchers at Arizona State University from ribonucleic acid (RNA). The living computers have potential to revolutionize intelligent drug design,…
NO-Releasing Nanoparticles Viable Treatment for Deep Fungal Infections of the Skin
Scientists at George Washington University have developed an innovative treatment for deep fungal infections of the skin using nitric oxide-releasing nanoparticles. Deep fungal infections of the skin caused by dermatophytes…
10x Diffusion Speed Increase Possible with New Graphene Dialysis Membrane
Commercial dialysis machines use thick membranes to filter out molecules, but the process is slow; however, scientists have recently developed a graphene dialysis membrane that speeds up the process considerably….
CRISPR Gene Editing Tool Provides Insights into Parkinson’s Disease
Researchers at the UCF College of Medicine’s Burnett School of Biomedical Sciences (BSBS) are using the CRISPR gene editing tool to gain insights into Parkinson’s disease, specifically to monitor the activity…
Scientists Develop Platform for Predicting Off-Target Effects of CRISPR Gene Editing Tool
The use of the CRISPR gene editing tool has attracted considerable interest in recent years. CRISPR allows scientists to remove, add or alter genes with precision. However, even though the…