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Two Letters Added To The Genetic Alphabet
Scientists have determined the structures of two artificial DNA bases, Ds and Px, which have expanded the genetic code.
Making Pigs Leaner Through CRISPR
Using CRISPR/Cas gene-editing, scientists in China have introduced a gene into pigs that makes them lean and cold-resistant.
Unveiling The Secrets of Matter And Antimatter
Using a two-particle measurement method, scientists have found that even at tremendous precision, the proton and antiproton have nearly identical magnetic moments.
Sorting Cells Using Sound Waves
Sound waves could replace more expensive electric fields as a way to accurately sort biological cells for research and diagnostics.
Bacteria Stops Malaria Parasites In Mosquito Gut
By genetically engineering a bacteria that lives in the digestive system of mosquitoes, scientists in China have devised a new strategy to control the spread of malaria.
Turning Predatory Bacteria Into ‘Living Antibiotics’
By manipulating the behavior of bacteria that feed on other bacteria, scientists in Japan are one step closer to developing a ‘living antibiotic’ that could be used to treat infections.
How ‘Hokusai Blue’ Helps Remove Radioactive Materials
Ancient art has inspired scientists to create cesium-adsorbing sponges that can help clean up radioactive waste.
10 Of Singapore’s Hottest Biotech Startups
Check out these ten biomedical startups leading healthcare innovation from the little red dot.
5 Times The Circadian Clock Ruled The Day
By now you must have heard that research on the circadian clock has won the 2017 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine 2017; but did you know that it also affects female fertility, among other things?
