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Small World Entry

Small World Entry

Nikon’s Small World showcases the beauty and complexity of life as seen through the light microscope. Applications are now open for the 2023 awards.

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Obligate Chimerism

Obligate Chimerism

Usually, an organism’s cells all carry the same genes. In yellow crazy ants, some cells carry only maternal and others only paternal genetic material. Chimerism can happen by accident in nature but these ants rely on chimerism to exist.

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CRISPR-Based Medicine

CRISPR-Based Medicine

The first regulatory submission for a CRISPR-based therapy has been validated by the European Medicines Agency, to treat sickle cell disease and transfusion-dependent beta thalassemia.

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Ghost Catfish

Ghost Catfish

You can see right through the Ghost Catfish, which shimmers with rainbow colours in the the light. Scientists now know why.

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Meet Slime Molds

Meet Slime Molds

Lots of invertebrates feed on slime molds; lots of slime molds feed on other organisms. Sounds gross but the macro photos are beautiful.

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