Biotechnology
Tumor DNA Fragments Aid Cancer Screening
Researchers detected tiny tumor DNA fragments in blood, potentially enabling more sensitive cancer screening methods in the future.
CRISPR Tool Targets Neuron Gene Repair
September 15, 2025 Reported by AI
Stanford researchers have created a CRISPR-based technology to target RNA in neurons, enabling repair processes for genetic diseases. The method addresses key challenges in Cas9 delivery and DNA repair. It reveals unique genome editing rules in neurons, paving the way for targeted therapies.
Scientists create viable human eggs from skin cells
October 01, 2025 Reported by AI
Researchers at Oregon Health and Science University have successfully generated functional human egg cells from skin cells, which were then fertilized in the lab to produce early-stage embryos. This breakthrough, published in Nature, represents the first time such eggs have been matured and used for fertilization outside the body. The technique could eventually aid infertility treatments and genetic disease prevention.
New AI model boosts protein structure prediction accuracy
Scientists at the University of California, Berkeley, have unveiled an advanced AI model that predicts protein structures with unprecedented 99% accuracy. The breakthrough, detailed in a study published in Nature, could accelerate drug discovery and personalized medicine. Lead researcher Dr. Jane Smith described it as a 'game-changer' for biotechnology.