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A Universal Vaccine Against Any Viral Variant? A New Study Suggests It’s Possible

Posted in Medicine, Science on 27th May, 2024
by Alex Muller

This powerful defence system could launch a new generation of vaccines.

This AI Just Designed A More Precise CRISPR Gene Editor For Human Cells From Scratch

Posted in Medicine, Science on 27th May, 2024
by Alex Muller

The result is a CRISPR gene editor with both components-Cas protein and RNA guide- designed by AI. Dubbed OpenCRISPR-1, its gene editing activity was similar to classic CRISPR-Cas9 systems when tested in cultured human kidney cells.

Scientists Find A Surprising Way To Transform A And B Blood Types Into Universal Blood

Posted in Medicine, Science on 27th May, 2024
by Alex Muller

Compared to previous attempts, the blend of enzymes converted A and B blood types to type O blood with "Remarkably high efficiencies".

Study Explores How Cancer Cells Exploit the Immune System

Posted in Medicine, Science on 26th May, 2024
by Alex Muller

New research has discovered an important breakthrough that may overcome cancer treatment resistance.

Pancreatic cancer research receives $8m philanthropic funding boost

Posted in Medicine, Science on 26th May, 2024
by Alex Muller

"This innovative platform is a game-changer. By integrating clinical and laboratory research onto the same platform, it enables more coordinated scientific research, to find the right interventions for each patient, when they need it."