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Single DNA test can screen for over 50 genetic diseases
The DNA test has been shown to identify a range of hard-to-diagnose neurological and neuromuscular genetic diseases quickly and accurately. [ + ]
CRISPR cancer therapy doesn't kill healthy cells
Researchers have combined the concepts of cancer genomics and CRISPR-Cas9 to propose a cancer therapy that kills cancer cells without affecting normal tissues. [ + ]
Crop modification via a bioactive spray
A new crop modification technique relies on a spray that introduces bioactive molecules into plant cells through their leaves. [ + ]
Face masks help prevent virus spread, but cloth is inferior
Researchers have developed a new theoretical model to better assess the risks of spreading viruses such as COVID-19 — with and without a face mask. [ + ]
HEK cells vs CHO cells: what's the better choice?
Due to the many possibilities as well as advantages and disadvantages, it can be quite troubling to decide which cells would serve specific research the best. [ + ]
Mouse model suggests why women are more prone to Alzheimer's
Female mice with mutations associated with Alzheimer's disease had a faster decline in long-term potentiation (LTP) compared to mutant male mice. [ + ]
Urgent action must be taken on climate change: IPCC report
Human-induced climate change is causing dangerous and widespread disruption in nature, according to the latest IPCC report. [ + ]
Top 10 medical innovations for 2022
Top clinicians and researchers present the medical advancements with the power to transform health care in the coming year. [ + ]
Building a microscope that sees with helium
Shooting small atoms at samples doesn't damage delicate specimens. [ + ]
Bioinformatics tool predicts cell transformation
Researchers have developed a new bioinformatics tool for the precise prediction of cell transformation and disease formation, including cancers. [ + ]
Three reasons to incorporate proper ergonomics
Posture has become an important part of ergonomics, which is the concept of using items to position the body in a more efficient and safe manner. [ + ]
BPA substitute may promote breast tumour progression
Exposure to bisphenol S (BPS), an industrial chemical widely used in paper products and plastic containers, is associated with the growth and deterioration of breast tumours in a mouse model. [ + ]
Lotus-like bioplastic repels liquid and dirt
The self-cleaning bioplastic repels liquids and dirt — just like a lotus leaf — then breaks down rapidly once in soil. [ + ]
Australia's Economic Accelerator to fund priority research
Australia's Economic Accelerator is a $1.6 billion program that aims to create world-beating businesses from the country's leading research. [ + ]
Peanut immunotherapy trialled in preschool-aged children
The majority of participants achieved desensitisation after two and a half years of treatment, and one in five remained in remission 26 weeks after treatment ended. [ + ]
