After Gene Therapy, Deaf and Dizzy Mice Become Sharp-Eared and Sure-Footed – Genetic Engineering & Biotechnology News
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After Gene Therapy, Deaf and Dizzy Mice Become Sharp-Eared and Sure-Footed
Genetic Engineering & Biotechnology News The transduction, or vector, paper is entitled, “A synthetic AAV vector enables safe and efficient gene transfer to the mammalian inner ear. The transplantation, or mouse, paper is entitled, “Gene therapy restores auditory and vestibular function in a … Gene therapy helps deaf mice hear sounds as soft as whispersFierceBiotech Gene therapy restores hearing in deaf mice: Experts say the technique could be used in humans in THREE YEARSDaily Mail Gene therapy: Deaf to hearing a whisperBBC News ResearchGate (blog) –Wired.co.uk –The Japan Times all 10 news articles » |
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The next weapon against brain cancer may be human skin
The Verge Human skin can be morphed into genetically modified, cancer-killing brain stem cells, according to a new study. This latest advance has only been tested in mice — but eventually, it’s possible that it could be translated into a personalized treatment … |
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Russia hopes for swift end to track and field doping exile
Herald-Whig Until the IAAF either reinstates Russia or allows its top athletes to compete as individuals, Russian track will remain in suspended animation. Kuchina doesn’t know if she’ll be able to defend her world title in London in August. “There’s no … |
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CRISPR Patent Wars
Genetic Engineering & Biotechnology News The CRISPR/Cas9 system for genome editing has been hailed as the biggest biotech breakthrough of the century. Some say it’s equivalent to discovering the structure of DNA or developing PCR. The CRISPR/Cas9 system promises a precise, relatively … |
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CRISPR Patent Wars
Genetic Engineering & Biotechnology News The CRISPR/Cas9 system for genome editing has been hailed as the biggest biotech breakthrough of the century. Some say it’s equivalent to discovering the structure of DNA or developing PCR. The CRISPR/Cas9 system promises a precise, relatively … |
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Stem Cell Day of Discovery introduces students to USC scientists
USC News You can be anything you want — just like a stem cell. That was a key lesson for the 500 middle and high school students at the USC Stem Cell Day of Discovery on USC’s Health Sciences Campus. “It was a true joy to welcome the middle and high school … |