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OMG science
fromFuturism
2 months agoScientist Who Gene-Hacked Human Babies Says Ethics Are "Holding Back" Scientific Progress
He Jiankui argues that ethics restrains scientific innovation, claiming that his controversial actions in gene editing should not dissuade progress.
Intellectual property law
fromArs Technica
3 months agoWho gets ownership of useful genetic data?
Digital sequence information (DSI) from genetic resources like Cow D propels advancements in research, leading to breakthroughs like new gene-editing therapies.
Venture
fromSFGATE
3 months agoBay Area biotech company that raised $66 million shuts down
Spotlight Therapeutics has closed down due to inadequate research outcomes and ongoing financial challenges.
OMG science
fromNature
11 months agoNo CRISPR: oddball 'jumping gene' enzyme edits genomes without breaking DNA
A molecular oddity in bacteria could lead to precise genome redesign through jumping genes, surpassing CRISPR limitations.
Parenting
fromTODAY.com
2 weeks agoThe Story I Never Got To Report: A Medical Breakthrough That Could Have Saved My Son
The potential of personalized gene-editing treatments offers hope for rare genetic conditions, a breakthrough felt acutely by families affected.
Personal loss shapes the desire for innovation in genetic medicine.
#biotechnology
European startups
fromTNW | Deep-Tech
3 months agoTech firms are cashing in on the bizarre science of organ preservation
The evolution of organ transplantation technology is creating new business opportunities.
OrganOx's innovative liver preservation technology enhances transplant success rates by extending organ viability.
Xenotransplantation using gene-edited pig organs is emerging as a solution for organ shortages.
European startups
fromTNW | Deep-Tech
3 months agoTech firms are cashing in on the bizarre science of organ preservation
The evolution of organ transplantation technology is creating new business opportunities.
OrganOx's innovative liver preservation technology enhances transplant success rates by extending organ viability.
Xenotransplantation using gene-edited pig organs is emerging as a solution for organ shortages.
Science
fromNature
2 weeks agoDaily briefing: What a precious handful of fossils is teaching us about Denisovans
Capuchin monkeys were observed kidnapping baby howler monkeys, a surprising behavior in the animal kingdom.
A teenager became the first person to undergo prime editing treatment for a rare immune disorder with positive results.
fromwww.nature.com
2 months agoAuthor Correction: Heritable polygenic editing: the next frontier in genomic medicine?
The authors apologize for the oversight in the initial publication, recognizing the importance of including two simulation studies that provide critical insights into germline gene editing's impact on human disease.
Science
fromNature
3 months agoDaily briefing: CAR-T-cell therapy recipient nears two decades in cancer remission
A woman remains cancer-free for 19 years after CAR-T-cell therapy, highlighting the therapy's potential.
Ongoing research aims to recreate mummy scents for museum exhibits.
A genetic swap in mice suggests a link between a human protein variant and language evolution.
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