Researchers engineer bacteria to accelerate oil spill cleanup

Scientists have developed a genetically modified bacterium that breaks down oil spills 50% faster than natural methods. The innovation, tested in lab simulations of major spills, could significantly reduce environmental damage from future incidents. Lead researcher Dr. Jane Doe highlighted its potential to transform cleanup efforts.

CRISPR Tool Targets Neuron Gene Repair

15. syyskuuta 2025 Raportoinut 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.

MIT refines prime editing to reduce gene therapy errors

Researchers at MIT have improved prime editing, a gene-editing technique, to make it 60 times more accurate by minimizing unintended DNA mutations. This advancement could enhance the safety of treatments for genetic diseases. The study, led by Vikash Chauhan, was published in Nature.

Scientists create viable human eggs from skin cells

01. lokakuuta 2025 Raportoinut 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.