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“This is the first successful attempt (as far as I know) of using CRISPR technology to activate epigenetically silence genes in human cells.”

“FTA: > Pushing new frontiers in dementia research, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) scientists have found a new way to treat dementia by sending electrical impulses to specific areas of the brain to enhance the growth of new brain cells.”

“The use of mRNA vaccine technology allows rapid scaling of vaccine production and facilitates modification if the virus mutates significantly. Two mRNA vaccines (Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna) are currently authorized for use in the United States.”

“Researchers have developed a device that can switch cell function to rescue failing body functions with a single touch. The technology, known as Tissue Nanotransfection (TNT), injects genetic code into skin cells, turning those skin cells into other types of cells required for treating diseased conditions.”

“Because the CRISPR system adds DNA snippets sequentially, the position of each snippet in the array could be used to determine the original frame to which the snippet belonged. Being able to store information (other than genetic) in DNA is kinda crazy!”

“This new technology has broad implications for treatment of many age-related diseases like Parkinson's, ALS, type 1 diabetes and more. The reprogramming different cells into pluripotent stem cells that can form any cell type in the body along with gene editing (CRISPR) that can remove a faulty gene and replace with normal gene is world-changing!”

“Here's an interesting report that didn't make it into this issue of the Digest. The writers of this perspective argue that episodic lifestyle disruptions, such as holidays or major life changes, may be substantive, often overlooked drivers of excess body fat gain, highlighting the need for prevention strategies that focus on these events and promote self-management through new technologies.”

“This study concludes that electronic device use dampens the parent's ability to provide meaningful emotional support and positive feedback to their children. This exacerbates behavior problems in the children which then causes the parents to withdraw to technology resulting in a vicious cycle.”

“Studies on human cells are next. The significance of being able to turn a skin cell into a neuron is the potential replacement of damaged or dead neurons found in neurodegenerative disorders and other brain injuries.”

“Tools, companies, and resources mentioned OpenAI - AI research and deployment company behind widely used GPT systems and developer tools; its science case study describes GPT-5 helping Unutmaz's lab resolve a long-standing immunology question.”