A*Star Talent Search 2018 recognises research excellence in cardiology, gene therapy and mathematics – OpenGov Asia
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A*Star Talent Search 2018 recognises research excellence in cardiology, gene therapy and mathematics
OpenGov Asia This year’s submissions include research on the use of alternative gene Cpf1s for Type II CRISPR system in the fight against viral infections, new precise biosensors to maximise production of useful biomolecules such as antibiotics, and innovation in … |
ABC Action News |
There’s a problem with stem cell therapy in Florida
ABC Action News Call it a stem cell “oversell” that’s now prompting the Food & Drug Administration (FDA) to issue a series of warnings advising consumers not to “believe all the hype.” We found stem cell clinics promising successful treatments for conditions ranging … |
Futurity: Research News |
Drug in the pipeline helps stem cell transplants too
Futurity: Research News An investigational drug in clinical trials for rheumatoid arthritis also prevents a common, life-threatening side effect of stem cell transplants, new research shows. Studying mice, the researchers found the drug prevented what’s known as graft-versus … |
CBS News |
CRISPR: The gene-editing tool revolutionizing biomedical research
CBS News But, what if it were possible to stop disease from even occurring? That sounds like science fiction, but a team of researchers in Portland, Oregon say with CRISPR, it’s now a reality. Bill Whitaker: You correct it at the very, very earliest stages of … |
CBS News |
Scientists can use CRISPR to edit genes. Should they?
CBS News Scientists are excited about using CRISPR to treat genetic disease, but the devil’s in the details. Take, for example, treating cystic fibrosis. Scientists know that the hereditary disease is caused by the misspelling of a particular gene. Genes are … |
Telegraph.co.uk |
Peter Gabriel’s wife recovered from cancer after pioneering stem cell treatment, singer reveals
Telegraph.co.uk … cancer using stem cell therapy. Gabriel’s wife Meabh, 47, a costume designer, developed aggressive form of non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma 18 months ago, which left her with agonising tumours, the largest of which was the size of a melon. After intensive … |