4th September 2022

Gene editing of soybean boosts yield by 20%

Multiple gene editing of soybean can improve photosynthesis and boost crop yields by 20%, according to a study by the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.

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17th August 2022

Scientists plan "de-extinction" of Tasmanian tiger

The last known thylacine, also called the Tasmanian tiger, died at Australia's Hobart Zoo in 1936. Now, a team of scientists believe they can resurrect the extinct species within 10 years, using stem cells and gene editing technology.

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14th August 2022

Bioengineered cornea restores vision

A bioengineered cornea made from pig's skin is shown to restore vision to blind people. It can be mass produced and stored for up to two years, unlike donated human corneas that are scarce and must be used within two weeks.

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8th August 2022

Progress towards a pan-coronavirus vaccine

Researchers have shown that a specific area of the SARS-CoV-2 spike protein is a promising target for a pan-coronavirus vaccine that could offer protection against new variants, as well as common colds.

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29th July 2022

AI visualises every protein known to science

DeepMind's AlphaFold program has uncovered the structures of more than 200 million proteins – essentially all of those known to science.

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25th July 2022

Lab-grown sausages to go on sale in 2025

Meatable has become the latest company to reveal a new cultured food product – lab-grown sausages, which could offer a more sustainable and ethical choice for consumers in the near future.

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23rd July 2022

Possible cure for haemophilia B

A potential cure for haemophilia B has been announced by British doctors, which corrects the genetic defect associated with the condition.

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16th June 2022

New drug for hair loss approved by FDA

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Olumiant, a drug that restores hair growth and can be used as a treatment for alopecia areata.

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10th June 2022

Whole human genome sequencing for $100

Ultima Genomics, a biotech company in California, has emerged from stealth mode with a new high-throughput, low-cost sequencing platform that it claims can deliver a $100 genome.

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28th May 2022

World's smallest remote-controlled walking robot

The world's smallest remote-controlled walking robot, measuring just half a millimetre wide, has been demonstrated by Northwestern University. Its potential applications include the clearing of blocked arteries.

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