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Aug 16, 2021

A New Way to Study Neurodegenerative Diseases

Posted by in categories: biotech/medical, neuroscience

The material properties of these protein droplets are important because they play pivotal roles in neurodegenerative diseases such as amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s diseases. The basic idea is that liquid droplets of certain proteins can change to clogs, or aggregates of molecules, which are hallmarks of these diseases.


Summary: Researchers have developed a new technique to quantify protein droplets associated with a range of neurodegenerative diseases, including Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, and ALS.

Source: Rutgers University

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Aug 16, 2021

CRISPR gene editing: The key benefits (and risks) of modifying our natural world

Posted by in categories: bioengineering, biotech/medical, genetics

What’s confusing is that some of the modifications we’re now considering could have been achieved years ago through traditional methods, so our views depend on what we think about the safety of new editing technologies, but also how desperate we are to address environmental degradation.


A process that began centuries ago with selective breeding has developed into genetic modification. We explore the consequences of these controversial tools.

Aug 16, 2021

‘A new low’: TRICARE cuts services for children with autism, concerning military families

Posted by in categories: biotech/medical, health, military, neuroscience

In March, the Defense Health Agency, which oversees TRICARE, announced that by May, advanced behavioral analysis services outside of clinical settings will no longer be covered by the military insurance.


Registered behavior technicians help implement treatment and behavior plans that teach behaviors and skills universally used.

From April: Autism services for military families could be cut under DoD plan

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Aug 16, 2021

Inside a Synthetic DNA Factory That’s Building New Forms of Life

Posted by in categories: biotech/medical, robotics/AI

These organism engineers are using robots and automation to build completely new forms of life 🤯.

Aug 16, 2021

Eating a Western diet impairs the immune system in the gut

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Aug 16, 2021

New nasal spray treatment could help patients with Parkinson’s disease

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Aug 16, 2021

Is virtual reality the future of live music? — BBC News

Posted by in categories: biotech/medical, media & arts, virtual reality

Virtual reality, the future of concerts.


With Covid-19 restrictions stopping live performances some musicians have turned to virtual reality to create new live experiences.

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Aug 16, 2021

Hershey And Chase Experiment | Discovery Of DNA As Genetic Material

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This video explains hershey and chase experiment | discovery of DNA as genetic material.

Thank You For Watching.

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Aug 16, 2021

The march towards ever-expanding human longevity marks another achievement with the successful transplant of a fully-functional artificial heart!

Posted by in categories: biotech/medical, life extension

If you needed a heart transplant or suffered from cardiovascular disease, would you consider replacing your biological heart for an artificial one? How many of you with healthy hearts would want the transplant?

Aug 16, 2021

Snake venom “super glue” can stop bleeding within seconds

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