biology
CRISPR gene editing will be used in living humans to counter aggressive lung cancer
Posted in Medicine on 20th Nov, 2016
by Alex Muller
It represents the first human trials of the technology with the United States expected to conduct its own cancer fighting trials next year.
The surface of Mars is much drier than expected
Posted in Science on 15th Nov, 2016
by Alex Muller
As if we needed another reminder that Mars isn't friendly to life, researchers from Scotland's University of Stirling have revealed that the planet is more arid than Earth's driest deserts.
Rise in atmospheric CO2 slowed by green vegetation
Posted in Science on 9th Nov, 2016
by Alex Muller
The growth in the amount of CO2 in the Earth's atmosphere has been slowed by the increased ability of plants to soak up the gas.
Digital Life aims to make a 3D scan of every animal species
Posted in Featured, Software on 3rd Nov, 2016
by Alex Muller
The team is working with zoos, scientists and other organisations to gain access to subjects for scanning, starting with endangered species.
Fighting Agings Diseases: Humanitys Biggest Investors Unite
Posted in Business on 31st Oct, 2016
by Alex Muller
Unity Biotechnology has raised $116 million more to fight diseases that originate from aging.