Vaccination breakthroughs in the past few years have shown the potential in messenger ribonucleic acid (mRNA). This tiny molecule naturally resides in every one of our cells and has the important job as the middleman between our DNA and proteins, relaying information from one to … [Read more...] about mRNA therapy shows promise treating muscular diseases
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Rare white wallabies get their color from viral DNA
Wallabies are adorable marsupials with an appetite for greens and veggies. The majority of these animals can be found hopping around Papua New Guinea or Australia and naturally have a brown or gray coat, enabling them to blend in with their surroundings and avoid … [Read more...] about Rare white wallabies get their color from viral DNA
Scientists redesigned this protein to make gene editing safer
The Optimist Daily has reported on numerous potential uses of the biotechnology, CRISPR-Cas9, these include restoring lost vision in rare eye diseases, reducing obesity, and many more. This treatment may be the future of medicine, carrying the potential to save countless lives in … [Read more...] about Scientists redesigned this protein to make gene editing safer