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Introducing “SaCas9-HF” Gene Editing
SaCas9 for highly precise gene editing
In the scientific abstract attached to this piece, gene editors at the City University of [MORE]
Fully Functional Lungs Grown from Stem Cells, in Animal Study
Stem cells grow functional lungs in mice
“Researchers at Columbia University were able to grow fully functional lungs in mouse embryos [MORE]
An Injectable Neural Stimulation Electrode
Kip Ludwig holds syringe with injectrode
Neuromoduation, via electrical stimulation, is a technique for treating seizures, chronic pain, depression, and opioid [MORE]
New X-Ray Technology Shows Microfractures
X-Ray image
CT images appear in gray scale, and consequently are insufficient for displaying microfractures in bones. However, researchers at the [MORE]
Transcription Factor Oct4 not Necessary for iPSCs
OCT4_expression-_pesce
Not long ago, stem cell scientists considered “Oct4” (i.e. octamer-binding transcription factor 4—one of the four Yamanaka factors that induce [MORE]
Mind-Reading AI for “Locked-In” Paralysis
Writing with the mind
Mind reading isn’t so difficult to do after all. Researchers at the VA Medical Center in Cleveland, [MORE]
Surgical Robot for Neurovascular Work
Corindus vascular robotics
In a “first-in-humans” procedure, neurovascular surgeons at Toronto Western Hospital used a “Corindus” (Waltham, MA) robot to control [MORE]