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Microbiota medicine: towards clinical revolution

Microbiota medicine: towards clinical revolution 21 high-level authors and members of the International Society of Microbiota, coming from 8 countries and more than 10 reputable institutions published a new strategic report titled “Microbiota medicine: towards clinical revolution”. Published in the Journal of Translational Medicine, this stunning review confirms that microbiota…..

New technology allows molecules to enter cells safely

  New technology allows molecules to enter cells safely Professor Braeckmans from Ghent University focused the last ten years on a method for safe engineering of therapeutic cells with photothermal nanofibers. Now, Nature Nanotechnology gives insight in how these biocompatible photothermal nanofibers were developed, and how, upon laser irradiation, cells…..

Bypassing broken genes

Bypassing broken genes Researchers at Penn State have developed a new approach to gene editing using the CRISPR/Cas9 system bypasses disease-causing mutations in a gene, enabling treatment of genetic diseases linked to a single gene, such as cystic fibrosis, certain types of sickle cell anemia, and other rare diseases. The…..