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New Tools Increase Accuracy of CRISPR-based Edits

Biomolecular engineers have uncovered a technique that dramatically enhances the accuracy of CRISPR-based edits in disease sequence models.
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Novel Biomarker Technology for Cancer Diagnostics Developed

Researchers have developed a new technology that allows sensitive, quick and cost-effective identification of cancer biomarkers.
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Protein Provides a CRISPR “Kill Switch”

A single protein derived from a common strain of bacteria found in the soil will offer scientists a more precise way to edit RNA.
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Single Gene Converts Female Mosquitoes to Non-biting Males

Virginia Tech researchers have proven that a single gene can convert female Aedes aegypti mosquitoes into fertile male mosquitoes and identified a gene needed for male mosquito flight.
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Placenta Lacks Expression of Main Cell Entry Mediators for SARS-CoV-2

Researchers have found that placental cells minimally express the instructions, or mRNA, to generate the cell entry receptor and protease required by the virus that causes COVID-19 to invade human cells.
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COVID-19 and the Heart – A Pursuit for the SARS-CoV-2 Receptor

Using single nucleus sequencing technologies in human heart samples, researchers have established a potential mechanism for cardiac complications related to COVID-19.
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A Healthy Gut Microbiome Offers Protection Against Mosquito-borne Viruses

Mice infected with Chikungunya virus get less sick and are less likely to transmit the virus to mosquitoes if they have healthy gut microbiomes.
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Mapping Brain Connections With DNA Barcodes

A new method developed at Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory (CSHL) uses DNA sequencing to efficiently map long-range connections between different regions of the brain.
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Oncogene Responsible for Deadly Glioblastoma Identified

Scientists have identified an oncogene AVIL responsible for glioblastoma, the deadliest brain tumor. The discovery offers a promising new treatment target.
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Rapid Genome Sequencing of SARS-CoV-2 Identifies Connected Cases in Hospital

Cambridge researchers have shown how rapid genome sequencing of virus samples and enhanced testing of hospital staff can help to identify clusters of healthcare-associated COVID-19 infections.
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