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CRISPR’s Unintended Cuts: Alarming Findings in Cancer Gene Therapy
New research reveals that CRISPR-Cas9 gene editing can unintentionally lead cancer cells to remove crucial genes, impacting cancer research and treatment strategies. A new study… Read More
Read More »NASA’s 2024 Mission: Rewriting the Rules of Space Exploration
NASA’s NIAC program has selected 13 concepts for its 2024 Phase I awards, funding innovative ideas such as Mars flight and Venus sample return. These… Read More
Read More »Quantum Leap: The New Frontier of Polymer Simulations
A new study shows how quantum computing can be harnessed to discover new properties of polymer systems central to biology and material science. The advent… Read More
Read More »The Elixir of Aging: Unraveling the Metabolite Maze for Human Health and Longevity
Scientists at BTI and Cornell University have uncovered acylspermidines, metabolites that could redefine our understanding of aging and disease treatment. In a significant advancement in… Read More
Read More »Spectroscopy Meets Shale: Terahertz Waves Unlocking Oil Secrets
Researchers from China University of Petroleum (Beijing) offer a holistic insight into applying terahertz spectroscopy to characterize oil shale. The current understanding of the oil… Read More
Read More »At the Edge of Science: Atomic Insights Into COVID-19’s Mutation Mechanics
Unlocking the secrets of COVID-19: a groundbreaking study reveals the intricate biomechanics behind the virus’s evolution and spread. Richard Feynman famously stated, “Everything that living… Read More
Read More »This One Microglia Mutation Could Triple Your Alzheimer’s Risk – Here’s Why
A new study finds that microglia with mutant TREM2 protein reduce brain circuit connections, promote inflammation, and contribute to Alzheimer’s pathology in other ways. A… Read More
Read More »XRISM Unveils the Invisible: A New Era in X-Ray Astronomy
XRISM, a collaborative mission between Japan, NASA, and ESA, is set to revolutionize X-ray astronomy with its advanced instruments, offering unprecedented insights into the universe’s… Read More
Read More »The Brilliance of Diamonds: Transforming the World of Semiconductor Technology
Researchers have developed a semiconductor device made of diamond, offering a promising solution for achieving carbon neutrality by 2050. This device boasts the highest breakdown… Read More
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