Scientists have used a new type of gene editing CRISPR system for the first time in human cells – a major advance in the field. …read more Source:: Science
Day: April 11, 2019
NASA’s landmark Twins Study reveals resilience of human body in space
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•Newly published research reveals some interesting, surprising and reassuring data about how one human body adapted to — and recovered from — the extreme environment of space. …read more Source:: Science
Scientists drill into white graphene to create artificial atoms
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•By drilling holes into a thin two-dimensional sheet of hexagonal boron nitride with a gallium-focused ion beam, scientists have created artificial atoms that generate single photons, which work in air …read more Source:: Science
Conservationists discover hidden diversity in ancient frog family
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•Research scientists have uncovered hidden diversity within a type of frog found only in the Seychelles, showing that those on each island have their own distinct lineage. The family tree …read more Source:: Science
Ancient ‘Texas Serengeti’ had elephant-like animals, rhinos, alligators and more
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•During the Great Depression, Texans were put to work as fossil hunters. The workers retrieved tens of thousands of specimens that have been studied in small bits and pieces while …read more Source:: Science
Millions of children worldwide develop asthma annually due to traffic-related pollution
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•About 4 million children worldwide develop asthma each year because of inhaling nitrogen dioxide air pollution, according to a new study. The study, based on data from 2010 to 2015, …read more Source:: Science