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Dr. Gordon on the Concerns of CAR T-Cell TherapyOncLiveIf CAR T-cell therapy works, then Gordon asks, "Is the toxicity manageable?" In an early study of children, researchers found there were issues with neurologic toxicity and blood pressure… Continue reading
NPRCRISPR Bacon: Chinese Scientists Create Genetically Modified Low-Fat PigsNPRScientists have used a new gene-editing technique to create pigs that can keep their bodies warmer, burning more fat to produce leaner meat. Infrared pictures of 6-month-old… Continue reading
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Long-lasting blood vessel repair in animals via stem cells
EurekAlert (press release) Stem cell researchers at Emory University School of Medicine have made an advance toward having a long-lasting “repair caulk” for blood vessels. The research could form the basis of a treatment for peripheral artery disease, derived from a patient’s … |