Studies Suggest CRISPR Gene Editing May Cause Cancer
The CRISPR gene editing tool has attracted considerable interest due to the ease at which it can be used to edit troublesome genes and eradicate a wide range of diseases….
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Tumors Discovered to Have Two Levels of Protection Against the Immune System
Researchers at Babraham Institute have demonstrated certain tumors have two processes that provide protection against the immune system. While it is possible to knock out either of those protective mechanisms,…
Cancer Cells Can Hijack Genes from Other Cells to Metastasize
The majority of cancer deaths occur due to metastases – Where cancer cells from a tumor break away and cause cancers in other parts of the body. Some cancers are…
Scientists Create Artificial Human Prions
Devastating brain diseases such as Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease (CJD) are caused by infectious protein particles called prions. Prions are proteins that have folded incorrectly, and they play a role in several…
Mount Sinai Health Systems Uses Artificial Intelligence to Identify Kidney Disease
Kidney disease is the ninth leading cause of death in the United States, affecting an estimated 31 million people. When patients reach stage 4 of chronic kidney failure they are…
Newcastle University Researchers Use Pneumatic 3D Extrusion Bioprinting to Create Human Corneas
Researchers at the Newcastle University have successfully bioprinted human corneas using a 3D printing process called pneumatic 3D extrusion bioprinting. The cornea is the outermost layer of the eye and…
AI Algorithm That Helps Doctors Diagnose Wrist Fractures Approved by FDA
The U.S Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved a new AI algorithm to help physicians diagnose wrist fractures in adult patients. The computer-aided detection and diagnosis software platform –…
Researchers in Japan Demonstrate Potential of CRISPR-Cas9 for HIV Treatment
An estimated 35 million people have been infected with HIV-1, and while antiretroviral therapy (ART) has allowed the disease to be managed, current treatments are incapable of eliminating the virus…
CRISPR-Cas9 Used to Remove RBC Antigens to Improve Success of Blood Transfusions
Blood transfusions are necessary for the treatment of diseases such as thalassaemia or sickle-cell disease. The blood donation service generally meets patients’ needs, although for some patients with rare blood…
CRISPR-Cas9 Used to Reduce High Cholesterol in Mice
A single treatment with CRISPR/Cas9 has reduced cholesterol levels in mice for six months. The treatment was used to switch off a gene responsible for regulating cholesterol levels. While CRISPR/Cas9…