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New Paper on CRISPR of Human Embryos Highlights Serious Tech Problems

February 1, 2021 / By / 2 Comments
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A new paper was recently published on CRISPR of human embryos for genetic modification. I’ve got to read this publication more carefully, but here’s a quick initial take on this human CRISPR 2.0 study. The paper is Kang, et al. and is entitled “Introducing precise genetic modifications into human 3PN embryos by CRISPR/Cas-mediated genome editing”. …

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A List of Top Biologists to Follow on Twitter

February 1, 2021 / By / 4 Comments
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Who should you follow on Twitter amongst all the biologists out there? Actually, it very much depends on your interests and what you want to get out of it. Below is my list of top biologists/biology writers that I, with all my many biases (see below) recommend to you to follow on Twitter, in no particular order (actually …

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Ano ba ang mga stem cells?


Tagalog Translation Ano ba ang mga stem cells? Ang katawan ng tao ay puno ng daang-daang uri ng selula, bawat isa’y importante sa pang araw-araw na gawain. Ang mga selulang ito ay responsable sa iba’t ibang mahahalagang proseso nang ating pangangatawan tulad nang pagtibok ng ating puso, pag-iisip, paglilinis nang ating dugo, pagpapalit ng selula …

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