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Sciworthy

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A safer approach to gene editing

Posted on May 18, 2023June 25, 2025 by Halimat Chisom Atanda

Researchers used virus proteins to deliver the CRISPR system into cells for faster and safer gene editing.

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    Boosting immune cells to better fight cancer

    Posted on May 15, 2023May 11, 2023 by Sciworthy

    Scientists found blocking a specific protein from some immune cells can boost their ability to fight cancer.

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      How does COVID-19 impact gut health?

      Posted on May 11, 2023May 10, 2023 by Sciworthy

      Scientists find a key player in the gut’s immune system has taken heavy hits from seemingly unrelated COVID-19 infections.

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        New biological signals could help diagnose anaphylactic events

        Posted on May 8, 2023May 4, 2023 by Sciworthy

        Researchers used metabolomics to find new biological signals that can better predict anaphylactic events. These signals can help doctors…

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          Did lightning provide food for life’s beginning?

          Posted on April 10, 2023June 25, 2025 by Aubrey Zerkle

          Lightning bolts can be deadly or destructive, but some researchers propose they might also have supplied essential elements for the first…

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            Scientists link autoimmune activities in the central and peripheral nervous systems

            Posted on April 6, 2023April 5, 2023 by Sciworthy

            Researchers found overlap between an autoimmune disease in the central nervous system and symptoms in the peripheral nervous system.

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              Can artificial light stop algal growth in caves?

              Posted on April 3, 2023April 10, 2023 by Sciworthy

              Scientists show changing the types of artificial lights used in tourist caves can help prevent growth of algae that damage stalactites and…

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                New implantable device for fighting muscle atrophy

                Posted on March 27, 2023June 26, 2025 by Melisa Yashinski

                Scientists developed a new biomedical device that adheres to muscle tissue and delivers contractions, promoting tissue regeneration.

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                  Researchers identify a protein link between diabetes and Alzheimer’s

                  Posted on March 23, 2023April 17, 2023 by Sciworthy

                  Researchers showed a specific protein found in patients with type 2 diabetes also occurs in people with Alzheimer’s disease.

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                    Do pregnancy complications increase risk of heart disease?

                    Posted on March 13, 2023February 27, 2023 by Ruby Costigan

                    Researchers found women who have complications during pregnancy could be at a higher risk of developing heart disease for up to 46 years…

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