biotechnology
Penn scientists correct genetic blindness with single injection into the eye
Antisense oligonucleotide therapy uses small molecules to alter RNA. Researchers have now used those molecules to alleviate a genetic form of blindness.
Meet Dr. Jennifer Doudna: she’s leading the biotech revolution
She helped create CRISPR, a gene-editing technology that is changing the way we treat genetic diseases and even how we produce food.
What If Algorithms Helped People, Not Corporations?
Here's one use for all that harvested personal data that you might not object to. Algorithms and big data are no longer just for profit; they can bring us self-awareness and growth.
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Will Human Skin Revolutionize Batteries?
Melanin, the pigment-producing part of human skin, may change the way batteries are manufactured and used.