For Uditi’s parents, reading about use of CRISPR tech, or ‘genetic scissors’, to treat baby KJ, diagnosed with severe genetic disorder, reminded them of their daughter.
IS110 is a jumping gene that acts as a bridge between bits of unconnected DNA, and exists naturally in humans. The RNA bridge can also be programmed, find two Nature studies.
The Harvard-led study, also involving Vanderbilt University and the US govt’s National Institutes of Health, used a technique inspired by the gene-editing technology CRISPR.
Scientists at Delhi’s CSIR-IGIB have developed a paper-based test strip for Covid-19, and named it after the fictional detective created by Satyajit Ray.
By pairing Indian drone engineering with Japanese semiconductor expertise, the two firms aim to develop more advanced autonomous systems tailored to both defence & commercial use.
American objectives are unmet. They neither have muscle nor motivation to resume the war. As for Iran, the regime didn’t just survive, it’s now led by more radical individuals.
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