IN THE LAB
Imaging The Aging Of The Genome In 3D
Researchers in China have developed a new 3D genome imaging technique which precisely visualizes specific genomic repetitive-sequence loci.
Modified CRISPR Gene Editing Proves Highly Accurate
Scientists in South Korea have shown that a Cas9 gene editing variant has much fewer off-target effects.
These Shipworms Run On Sulphur
For the first time, researchers have described the sulfur-powered giant shipworms that lurk in the muddy, shallow bays of the Philippines.
Personalized Stem Cells Shed Light On Hirschsprung Disease
In stem cells derived from patients with two different forms of Hirschpsrung disease, researchers have corrected the causal genetic mutations with CRISPR/Cas9 gene editing.
Automatically Observing Stem Cell Differentiation
A team of researchers in Japan has combined simple agarose with advanced machine learning techniques to study the differentiation of stem cells.
Understanding Inherited Blindness Through Zebrafish Eyes
Discovery of a gene in zebrafish that triggers congenital blindness could lead to new treatments for a similar disease in humans.
Babies Are Born To Love Heroes
Infants as young as six months old can recognize and appreciate heroic acts, according to a study by Japanese researchers.
Personalizing Treatment For Cancer Patients
Two studies from Singapore have shown that a personalized approach could benefit patients suffering from cancer.
How Lasting Memories Form In The Brain
The cells responsible for long-term memories are formed the prefrontal cortex during the initial experience and gradually strengthen over time.
