biotechnology

This Startup "PairWise" Is Using CRISPR To Make Better Produce

Posted in Science on 27th Oct, 2022
by Alex Muller

"The changes PairWise has made in our greens are no different than what can be achieved through conventional breeding, contain no foreign DNA, and therefore are not considered GMOs,"

Cancer death rates continue to fall, driven by new treatments and improved screening

Posted in Medicine on 14th Oct, 2022
by Alex Muller

There are more cancer survivors in the U.S. than ever before, thanks to advances in cancer research.

Bioengineered Corneas Gave 14 Blind People Their Sight Back

Posted in Medicine on 26th Aug, 2022
by Alex Muller

The implant caused their corneas to return to normal thickness and curvature, and the 14 participants who were blind before the operation had their vision restored.

New technology may help detect lung cancer earlier at the cellular level

Posted in Medicine, Science on 25th Jul, 2022
by Alex Muller

A newly developed technology can help detect cancer at the cellular level, which may help doctors to diagnose and treat lung cancer earlier.

How different cancer cells respond to drug-delivering nanoparticles

Posted in Medicine, Science on 25th Jul, 2022
by Alex Muller

The findings of a large-scale screen could help researchers design nanoparticles that target specific types of cancer.