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Sciworthy

The Encyclopedia of Science's Frontier

Author: Rachel Holland

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Simulating cancer patients’ organs in the lab to test treatments

Posted on April 4, 2022October 24, 2022 by Rachel Holland 630 views

Scientists were able to combine the patient's cancer cells and immune cells in a culture "Petri dish" to simulate the patients’ bodies,…

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    How does damaged DNA repair itself?

    Posted on November 10, 2021October 24, 2022 by Rachel Holland 2k views

    Our DNA is a crucial part of creating every cell in our bodies. It is the instruction manual our cells read to know exactly what to do and…

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      Using artificial intelligence to diagnose autism in the womb

      Posted on June 3, 2021October 24, 2022 by Rachel Holland 1k views

      Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is one of the most common developmental disorders diagnosed today. It affects an estimated 75 million people…

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        A software program builds alternative DNA molecules

        Posted on April 7, 2021October 24, 2022 by Rachel Holland 1k views

        Scientists are using computer programs to understand our early beginnings. Click on the link to see how they are doing it, and how they…

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