Albino Lizards are the First Ever Genome Edited Reptiles
CRISPR genome editing has been used to study the biology of a number of species, but its use in reptiles has been difficult to achieve. Scientists have now figured this out, and albino lizards are the product! Read Ben Andreone’s article to learn more! Continue reading Albino Lizards are the First Ever Genome Edited Reptiles
Carbon Nanotubes Restore Electrical Signals to Damaged Hearts
Scientists are using carbon nanotubes to help damaged heart tissue, scarred from heart attacks, to function healthily again. Continue reading Carbon Nanotubes Restore Electrical Signals to Damaged Hearts
Mathematical Modeling to Treat Degenerative Diseases
Drugs that inhibit formation of protein clumps may help treat degenerative diseases, but determining when to administer them is challenging. Using mathematical modelling, researchers have developed a strategy to design better treatment protocols based on individual drug properties. Continue reading Mathematical Modeling to Treat Degenerative Diseases
New AC for the summer? Bacteria produces climate-cooling gas
Recently, scientists revealed that bacteria were able to produce a climate cooling gas, which could be useful in mitigating climate change Continue reading New AC for the summer? Bacteria produces climate-cooling gas
Intelligence not fixed in DNA: an idea that boosted academic success of thousands
Many adolescents witness diminishing grades in high school. A behavioral study has helped over 12,500 students change their views on intelligence, thus yielding higher grades among under-performing ninth-graders. Continue reading Intelligence not fixed in DNA: an idea that boosted academic success of thousands
Your DNA is only as old as it feels: epigenetic regulation of aging in roundworms
Shorter lifespan in worms is linked to changes in gene activity that in turn alter sugar metabolism. This highlights the importance of gene activity rather than DNA mutations as a driving force of aging. Continue reading Your DNA is only as old as it feels: epigenetic regulation of aging in roundworms
The future of Alzheimer’s disease detection could be as simple as a blood test
Rather than try to get a glimpse into the brain, which is notoriously difficult, a new study shows that signs of Alzheimer’s disease may appear in the blood, which is a lot more accessible. Continue reading The future of Alzheimer’s disease detection could be as simple as a blood test
Anorexia could have a genetic cause as well as psychological
A new study indicates that anorexia could be, at least partly, a metabolic disorder with a genetic cause. This poses interesting possibilities for future treatments. Continue reading Anorexia could have a genetic cause as well as psychological
“Cyborg” Human Organ Grown in a Dish
To achieve seamless cell-electronics interfacing, researchers have developed cyborg organs by growing human heart tissue together with dispersed, flexible electronics. Read Anqi Zhang’s article to learn more about cyborg organs! Continue reading “Cyborg” Human Organ Grown in a Dish
Back to the Moon: Challenges Facing the 2024 Return
50 years after the Apollo 11 landing, the US is planning on returning to the moon. While such a mission could answer new scientific questions about the history of our corner of the universe and help test new technology, lack of federal support and behind-schedule and over-budget projects make a 2024 landing a challenging goal. Continue reading Back to the Moon: Challenges Facing the 2024 Return