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| Scientists at the University of Wisconsin-Madison announced that there is irrefutable evidence of the possibility of embryonic stem cells being able to be applied onto damaged heart tissue and into healthy cells. Studies upon mice have shown great promise as the stem cells were seen morphing into functional cells replacing damaged tissue. Upon perfection of the procedure, the therapy would have the potential to save the lives of many who suffer from heart disease.
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| An article published in Nature Biotechnology announced the possibility of curing the genetic disorder, Sickle Cell Anemia. The disease is generally caused by a faulty gene inherited by the patient from their parents, and is currently incurable. Researchers at the US-based Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center discovered the possibility in repairing the stem cells of sufferers by silencing the faulty gene and replacing it with a normal one. Though the research is still at its early stages, its completion would spell hope for those afflicted with the potentially fatal disease. |
With
nearly two billion people in poor countries with dietary iron deficiencies,
scientists have been racking their brains for a cost effective method
which may stop the crippling disease. Iron deficiencies are known to
be the main cause of anemia, and researchers at the Aachen University
of Germany have shown the possibility of the production of a genetically
modified maize which may provide sufficient dietary iron. The maize
was modified by the addition of genes from both soybean and the fungus,
Aspergillus niger. |
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