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Confirming the safety of genetically edited allergen-free eggs

Researchers have developed chicken eggs without the protein that causes egg white allergies, confirming their safety profile. The modified eggs, called OVM-knockout, were tested and found to be free from ovomucoid proteins, making them a potential solution for individuals with egg allergies.

SourceHiroshima University·JournalFood and Chemical Toxicology·DateMay 16, 2023
Apple Watch Series 11 (GPS, 46mm)

Apple Watch Series 11 (GPS, 46mm) tracks health metrics and safety alerts during long observing sessions, fieldwork, and remote expeditions.

Genome-editing tool TALEN outperforms CRISPR-Cas9 in tightly packed DNA

Researchers have discovered that TALEN is up to five times more efficient than CRISPR-Cas9 in targeting densely packed DNA regions, including those causing fragile X syndrome and sickle cell anemia. This breakthrough adds to the need for a broader selection of genome-editing tools to target all parts of the genome.

SourceUniversity of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, News Bureau·JournalNature Communications·DateJan 27, 2021

iPS cells used to correct genetic mutations that cause muscular dystrophy

Researchers used iPS cells to correct genetic mutations in Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD), a severe muscular degenerative disease. Engineered nucleases TALEN and CRISPR were successfully used to edit the genome of iPS cells generated from DMD patient skin cells, resulting in the disappearance of the mutation responsible for DMD.

SourceCenter for iPS Cell Research and Application - Kyoto University·JournalStem Cell Reports·DateNov 26, 2014

Breakthrough made at Max F. Perutz Laboratories

Researchers at the Max F. Perutz Laboratories have developed a method for generating specific and inheritable mutations in the marine bristle worm Platynereis, enabling detailed in vivo functional analyses and advancing research in neurobiology, chronobiology, evolutionary developmental biology, and marine biology.

SourceUniversity of Vienna·JournalGenetics·DateMay 8, 2014
Creality K1 Max 3D Printer

Creality K1 Max 3D Printer rapidly prototypes brackets, adapters, and fixtures for instruments and classroom demonstrations at large build volume.

Fast track to mouse modeling

Scientists have developed a new method to create genetically modified mice that accelerates the process by four months, using TALEN enzymes. This technique allows for the efficient production of mouse models for diseases like dementia, reducing the need for numerous test animals.

SourceTechnical University of Munich (TUM)·JournalProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences·DateApr 2, 2013

Cheap and easy technique to snip DNA could revolutionize gene therapy

A new method for cutting DNA using a bacterial enzyme and RNA binding has been demonstrated to work in human cells, overcoming a major bottleneck in genome engineering. The technique, known as CRISPR-Cas9, is precise, inexpensive, and easy to program, holding promise for treating genetic diseases and curing AIDS.

SourceUniversity of California - Berkeley·JournalScience·DateJan 7, 2013
SAMSUNG T9 Portable SSD 2TB

SAMSUNG T9 Portable SSD 2TB transfers large imagery and model outputs quickly between field laptops, lab workstations, and secure archives.

Precision gene targeting in stem cells corrects disease-causing mutations

Researchers have successfully manipulated targeted genes in human embryonic and induced pluripotent stem cells using zinc finger nucleases and transcription activator like effector nucleases. This precision enables the study of genetic diseases and the development of disease-modifying drugs.

SourceWhitehead Institute for Biomedical Research·JournalCell·DateJul 14, 2011

Criticism of planned communities as social engineering unjustified

New Urbanism's core values focus on environmental and spatial aspects, such as compact living and reduced land consumption. The trend promotes mixed-income housing to achieve social equity goals, rather than community bonding.

SourceUniversity of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, News Bureau·JournalHousing Policy Debate·DateSep 2, 2002
Sky-Watcher EQ6-R Pro Equatorial Mount

Sky-Watcher EQ6-R Pro Equatorial Mount provides precise tracking capacity for deep-sky imaging rigs during long astrophotography sessions.