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Will CRISPR fears fade with familiarity? – Albany Times Union

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2017-08-22 NEWS

Will CRISPR fears fade with familiarity?
Albany Times Union
But the technique that’s used to make this correction, known as CRISPR-Cas9, can potentially be used for editing genes in other ways, not just to eliminate diseases. The success of the Oregon team opens the door to many possibilities in gene editing, …

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2017-08-22 NEWS

The Conversation US

Will CRISPR fears fade with familiarity?
The Conversation US
But the technique that’s used to make this correction, known as CRISPR-Cas9, can potentially be used for editing genes in other ways, not just to eliminate diseases. The success of the Oregon team opens the door to many possibilities in gene editing, …

and more »

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2017-08-22 NEWS

The Conversation US

Will CRISPR fears fade with familiarity?
The Conversation US
But the technique that’s used to make this correction, known as CRISPR-Cas9, can potentially be used for editing genes in other ways, not just to eliminate diseases. The success of the Oregon team opens the door to many possibilities in gene editing, …
‘Meat’ The Double-Edged Sword That Might One Day Eliminate Animals From Our DietNew Matilda
What if we could edit our genes to cure diseases? We’re closer than ever!PLoS Blogs (blog)

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2017-08-22 NEWS

Medical Xpress

Scientists discover vitamin C regulates stem cell function, curbs leukemia development
Medical Xpress
Not much is known about stem cell metabolism, but a new study from the Children’s Medical Center Research Institute at UT Southwestern (CRI) has found that stem cells take up unusually high levels of vitamin C, which then regulates their function and …
STONE: Certain medical practices can prey on false hopesOdessa American
Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation (HSCT) Market Competitive Analysis and Top Industry Forecasts Till 2022Medgadget (blog)
Global Stem Cell Banking Market 2017: RMS Regrow, Cordlife Group, cells4life, PBKM FamiCord and CrioestaminalDailyCommerceNews

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2017-08-22 NEWS

Fred Hutch News Service

Looking for ‘a multitude of ways to cure HIV’
Fred Hutch News Service
Pioneering University of Pennsylvania CAR T-cell therapy researcher Dr. Carl June, director of the Center for Cellular Immunotherapies at the Perelman School of Medicine and a co-director of the Parker Institute for Cancer Immunotherapy, delivered the …

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2017-08-21 NEWS

Medical Xpress

Study sheds light on why some breast cancers have limited response to immunotherapy
Medical Xpress
“This finding may shed some light on why response rates to immunotherapy treatments remain low in triple negative breast cancer,” Vincent said. “We are looking to understand why patients who don’t respond don’t respond, and what we can do to render

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2017-08-21 NEWS

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CRI scientists discover vitamin C regulates stem cell function, curbs leukemia development
EurekAlert (press release)
DALLAS – August 21, 2017 – Not much is known about stem cell metabolism, but a new study from the Children’s Medical Center Research Institute at UT Southwestern (CRI) has found that stem cells take up unusually high levels of vitamin C, which then …
Two studies find vitamin C can prevent and treat leukemiaThe San Diego Union-Tribune
Vitamin C Can Suppress Leukemia By Regulating Blood Cell ProductionIFLScience
Vitamin C injections could play a role in treating blood cancersNHS Choices
Doctor NDTV –Lymphoma News Today
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