CRISPR-Cas9 a Potential Treatment for Hereditary Deafness
A new treatment for hereditary deafness is a giant step closer thanks to the gene editing tool, CRISPR-Cas9. Scientists at the Howard Hughes Medical Institute have conducted a study on…
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Artificial Intelligence Enhanced Microscope Identifies Bacteria with 95% Accuracy
An artificial intelligence enhanced microscope is being used at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston to speed up the process of identifying bacteria in clinical samples. Currently, identifying bacteria…
WU School of Medicine Researchers Cast Light on the Origins of Cancers
Research conducted by scientists at Washington University’s School of Medicine in St. Louis has improved understanding of the origins of cancers. While a great deal of research has been performed…
Scientists Move Giant Step Closer to Finding a Cure for Hemophilia A
Scientists have moved a giant step closer to finding a cure for hemophilia A – A genetic disorder that results in a lack of the functional blood clotting protein, clotting…
CRISPR Used to Restore Gene Expression Without Cutting DNA
Scientists at the Salk Institute for Biological Studies in California have successfully used the CRISPR-Cas9 gene editing tool to restore insulin-producing cells in mice, raising hopes for a cure for…
Breakthrough in the Treatment of Huntington’s Disease
A breakthrough has been made in the treatment of Huntington’s disease at University College London. For the first time, researchers have been able to correct the disease in patients. Potentially,…
Living 3D Bio-ink Shows Potential for Use in Skin Replacement
3D printers can be used to create artificial bones with high tensile strength out of inorganic material, but when it comes to printing biological materials that require flexibility, there are…
Potential New Treatment for Tinnitus Shows Promise
A potential new treatment for tinnitus has been developed that can reduce symptoms of the disorder. The new treatment also has potential to eliminate symptoms. Researchers at the Department of…
Human Stem Cells Used to Repair Spinal Cord Injury in Rats
Spinal cord injury often results in permanent impairment of limb function, although human stem cells have been used to repair spinal cord injury in rats. Scientists at the Technion-Israel Institute…
Can fMRI Identify Suicidal Thoughts?
Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging (fMRI) can show thought patterns associated with cognitive processes, but can fMRI identify suicidal thoughts? Researchers at Carnegie Mellon University, where thought identification using fMRI was…