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A Glimpse Into The Future Of Farming
As sensor technology and genetic tools converge, even cities now become hubs of agricultural activity.
Mutations That Protect Against Alzheimer’s Disease
Scientists have discovered a specific gene mutation that reduces the buildup of amyloid-beta plaques in a mouse model of Alzheimer’s disease.
7 Must-Read Stories In February 2018
February saw the successful cloning of monkeys, intercontinental quantum communication and the fast tracking of a Zika vaccine candidate.
Merck Granted CRISPR Patent In Singapore
Merck’s patent covers the successful integration of an external DNA sequence into the chromosome of eukaryotic cells using CRISPR gene editing.
CRISPR Editing Alters Flower Color
The ability to change the color of the Japanese morning glory demonstrates the specificity of the CRISPR-Cas9 gene editing system.
Understanding Autism Through A Monkey’s Brain
A monkey model of autism could help researchers better understand the disease in humans.
Asia’s Rising Scientists: Nethia Mohana Kumaran
Dr. Nethia Mohana Kumaran dreams of a future where cancer is treated according to its mutations, using targeted therapy rather than a ‘one-size-fits-all’ strategy.
CRISPR Used To Modify Multiple Genes In Rice
For the first time, scientists have demonstrated high efficiency multiplex gene editing in plants.
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.
