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.
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.
Lots of invertebrates feed on slime molds; lots of slime molds feed on other organisms. Sounds gross but the macro photos are beautiful.
Have you ever wondered how big a bacteria can get before it’s no longer feasible to be a bacteria? Take 11 minutes to learn the answer.
This open source code provides an implementation of the AlphaFold v2.0 system. It allows users to predict the 3-D structure of arbitrary proteins with unprecedented accuracy.
A brief journey through the history of this revolutionary technique.
Astronomical phenomena can have some funny names, like the star named ‘Sualocin’ (‘Nicolaus’ spelt backwards), or the nebula called ‘Dark Doodad’.
Ever wondered about the science of saffron or the science behind mashed potatoes?
A book review exploring the ‘make do and mend’ approach to science experiments – using objects to multiple ends, repurposing materials and being inventive with what’s on hand.
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