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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.
Study highlights increased risk of second cancers among breast cancer survivors
Posted in Medicine, Science on 26th May, 2024
by Alex Muller
Survivors of breast cancer are at significantly higher risk of developing second cancers, including endometrial and ovarian cancer for women and prostate cancer for men, according to new research studying data from almost 600,000 patients in England.