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September 11, 2021
Written by William D Snow

Stanford researchers develop an engineered ‘mini’ CRISPR genome editing system

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Bioengineers have repurposed a “non-working” CRISPR system to make a smaller version of the genome engineering tool. Its diminutive size should make it easier to deliver into human cells, tissues and the body for gene therapy.

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April 7, 2021
Written by William D Snow

UC Riverside Scientists identify hundreds of drug candidates to treat COVID-19

UC Riverside researchers used a powerful machine-learning approach to screen millions of chemicals to find suitable candidates

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March 9, 2021
Written by William D Snow

Stanford research could lead to injectable gels that release medicines over time

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Injecting patients with a gel that would dissolve over several months could replace the need to administer daily or weekly shots. But to make this possible, researchers first had to create a Jello-like substance that could defy one of the fundamental laws of nature.

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March 23, 2021
Written by William D Snow

UGA center operating a coronavirus tracker

The University of Georgia Center for the Ecology of Infectious Diseases has launched a new Coronavirus Tracker. The tracker is the work of CEID’s Coronavirus Working Group, convened to provide timely, data-driven situation awareness about the COVID-19 outbreak.

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March 3, 2021
Written by William D Snow

UCSF’s Covidseeker to Track the Coronavirus with Cellphone Data

Participants Can Donate Their Google Location History to Promote a Safer Reopening.

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