biotechnology
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5 Real Medical Treatments That Sound Like Sci-Fi
Modern medicine has extended our lives and reduced suffering in all kinds of ways. Many of the impactful interventions we have available today have been around for a long time, like antibiotics, most painkillers, and various forms of cancer screening. But every once in a while, scientists come up with novel treatments that jump the…
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Scientists Say They’ve Now Grown a Whole Human Embryo Model From Scratch
A team of scientists in Israel say they’ve created a completely human-like embryo model without the need for a sperm or egg, up through 14 days of development.
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The Human Genome Project Turns 20: Here’s How It Altered the World
On April 14 2003, scientists announced the end to one of the most remarkable achievements in history: the first (nearly) complete sequencing of a human genome. It was the culmination of a decade-plus endeavour that involved thousands of scientists across the globe. Many people hoped the accomplishment would change the world for the better.
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Baby With Heart Defect ‘Probably Saved’ by Experimental Stem Cell Injection
Doctors in the UK say they’ve developed stem cell-based patches that should more effectively repair heart defects in babies. An earlier version of the experimental treatment has seemingly already saved one infant’s life, and the team plans to start clinical trials of the technology soon.