Nature Teaches Us How to Edit DNA
By studying how the cell repairs DNA damage, researchers have developed a new technology to edit large DNA fragments in bacteria cells. Continue reading Nature Teaches Us How to Edit DNA
Tag: Medicine
Self-Taught AI: The Secret to Learning Without Supervision
by Shreya Johri Machine learning (ML) influences nearly every aspect of our lives. Whether it’s receiving personalized recommendations on your favorite shopping site, interacting with ChatGPT, or even navigating through your city with real-time traffic updates, these ML models adapt and learn from vast amounts of data. In fact, ML models are even starting to be adopted in complex settings such as healthcare. But how … Continue reading Self-Taught AI: The Secret to Learning Without Supervision
Researchers Take a Closer Look at the Sometimes Missing X Chromosome in White Blood Cells
Using an international collection of nearly 900,000 samples, researchers have probed into the biology behind the fairly common loss of an X chromosome in white blood cells. Continue reading Researchers Take a Closer Look at the Sometimes Missing X Chromosome in White Blood Cells
How Sleep Deprivation Affects Your Memory: New Brain Waves Discovered to Play an Important Role
Researchers have discovered new brain waves critical for our memory. Continue reading How Sleep Deprivation Affects Your Memory: New Brain Waves Discovered to Play an Important Role
New Drug Shows Promise in Treating Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Phase III clinical trials find that tirzepatide significantly reduced the severity of obstructive sleep apnea and improved related health metrics in adults with moderate-to-severe OSA and obesity. Continue reading New Drug Shows Promise in Treating Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Bringing Hidden Hearing Loss into the Open
by Jessica Dixonfigures by MacKenzie Mauger Do you have difficulty hearing conversations in noisy spaces? Turns out, you’re not alone! According to the World Health Organization, almost 20% of the global population has hearing loss, with this number increasing to 30% in people over the age of 60. Hearing loss can lead to social isolation and difficulty with daily tasks. Even mild hearing loss can … Continue reading Bringing Hidden Hearing Loss into the Open
The Cell Nucleus has a Soft Spot for ‘Softer’ Proteins
A recent study shows that softer proteins transport faster through the nuclear pore complex, highlighting the potential for designing proteins with improved nuclear import rates for advancements in biotechnology and medicine. Continue reading The Cell Nucleus has a Soft Spot for ‘Softer’ Proteins
A New Male Contraceptive: Combating the Gender Imbalance in Reproductive Healthcare
Researchers have found a promising oral drug that could safely and reversibly reduce sperm mobility, shifting the burden of birth control more equally between sexes. Continue reading A New Male Contraceptive: Combating the Gender Imbalance in Reproductive Healthcare
Gut Bacteria Hard at Work During Pregnancy
Two microorganisms seem to be responsible for that pregnancy glow. Continue reading Gut Bacteria Hard at Work During Pregnancy
Gene Editing to Treat Disease: A success story in sickle cell disease
by Sophia Renauldfigures by Salvador Balkus Our understanding of the genetic material, or DNA, that makes up organisms has exploded over the last several decades. We have discovered that DNA is made up of multiple genes, and that different genes have different functions. We have also found that there is inherent variability in genes, meaning that the DNA of one organism is not identical to … Continue reading Gene Editing to Treat Disease: A success story in sickle cell disease