Shedding light on cause of resistance to tumor immunotherapy – Medical Xpress
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Shedding light on cause of resistance to tumor immunotherapy
Medical Xpress In tumor immunotherapy, the body’s own defense system is activated against the tumor cells. However, for the majority of patients, the tumor cells become resistant to the treatments used. Researchers at the University of Zurich and the University … |
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New DARPA Initiatives Aim to Improve Safety and Efficiency of CRISPR Gene Editing
Futurism Seven research teams will share the funding, all dedicated to the broader goal of improving the accuracy and safety of CRISPR gene editing techniques. DARPA’s stated goals include improving the understanding of gene editing technologies, more … Controversial Gene Editing Tech Could Be Hard to ControlGeek |
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Inevitable or improbable? A biologist sheds light on the evolutionary likelihood of human existence
Science Magazine (blog) Gene editing and synthetic biology offer the possibility of, respectively, “correcting” or “rewriting” human nature, allowing us to expunge unfavorable aspects of ourselves—such as our susceptibility to diseases and aging—while enabling the … |
Genetic Engineering & Biotechnology News |
CRISPR Prevents Beginning Stage of Vision Loss
Genetic Engineering & Biotechnology News Those who keep track of current science news, scientists and nonscientists alike, have probably found themselves asking aloud very often “is there anything CRISPR can’t do?” So far, it would seem the answer to that question is “no” as a team of … |
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How Fragrant Poop and Color-Changing Skin May Help Protect Our Health
NBCNews.com Scientists working in the nascent field of synthetic biology are exploring ways to coax the tens of trillions of bacteria that live on and in the typical human body — known collectively as the human microbiota — to bring us better health. “We as an … |