Category Archives: biology
Dawn of Private Space Science Symposium 2017 | #DPSS17
Bringing scientists, foundations, corporations, policy makers & private spacelines under one roof to chart the future of space science @ Columbia University
Source: Dawn of Private Space Science Symposium 2017 | #DPSS17
Hacking the Brain — Restoring Lost Abilities With the Latest Neurotechnologies – Singularity HUB
Neuroprosthetics, Brain-Computer Interfaces, and Optogenetics
Hacking the Brain — Restoring Lost Abilities With the Latest Neurotechnologies – Singularity HUB
Stem cells to generate biological pacemakers?
This graphic shows examples of individual pacemaker cells.
Although today’s pacemakers are lifesaving electronic devices, they are limited by their artificial nature. For example, the devices require regular maintenance, must be replaced periodically, and can only approximate the natural regulation of a heartbeat. A new article highlights the promise and limitations of new methods based on stem cell and reprogramming technologies to generate biological pacemakers that might one day replace electronic pacemakers.
Can stem cell technology be harnessed to generate biological pacemakers?
Molecule slows the clock on key aspects of aging in animals.
As mice age, those treated with J147 (right) showed improved physiology, memory and appearance that more closely resembled younger mice.
Scientists have discovered a molecule that slows the clock on key aspects of aging in animals.
Experimental drug targeting Alzheimer’s disease shows anti-aging effects: Molecule that slows the clock on key aspects of aging in animals.
The secret to safe DNA repair
Dr. Michael Hendzel. Credit: Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry, University of Alberta
Michael Hendzel knows all too well that there is little that people can do to control the stability of their genetic code. But he hopes his latest research will help impact this elusive and crucial aspect of medicine. Published in Nature Cell Biology, this research explores a previously unknown secret to DNA repair.
CRISPR-Cas9 gene editing: Check three times, cut once
Two new studies from the University of California, Berkeley, should give scientists who use CRISPR-Cas9 for genome engineering greater confidence that they won’t inadvertently edit the wrong DNA.
Source: CRISPR-Cas9 gene editing: Check three times, cut once
