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fromFuturism
1 week ago

Scientists Are Using AI for Improved Gene Hacking

Artificial intelligence combined with CRISPR-Cas can lead to more precise gene editing and better therapies with fewer side effects.
fromNature
3 months ago

Rare 'ambidextrous' protein breaks rules of handedness

Scientists discovered an ambidextrous protein that can function in both left-handed and right-handed forms, potentially reflecting early life based on mirror-image molecules.
fromwww.nature.com
3 months ago

Ku limits RNA-induced innate immunity to allow Alu-expansion in primates

Ku is crucial for human cells but not essential for mouse development, suggesting an evolved function in DNA repair and immunity.
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fromBuzzFeed
4 months ago

6 Signs You're Experiencing "Accelerated Aging," A Major Cancer Contributor

Aging reduces the body's DNA repair efficiency, increasing cancer risk.
Shortened telomeres contribute to genomic instability and cancer susceptibility.
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