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Sanofi is playing catch-up in gene therapy, but new CEO Paul Hudson is taking quick steps to close the gap.
In an historic announcement on World Polio Day, an independent commission of experts concluded that wild poliovirus type 3 (WPV3) has been eradicated worldwide. Following the eradication of smallpox and wild poliovirus type 2, this news represents a historic achievement for humanity.
Researchers have found an antibody that protects mice against a wide range of lethal influenza viruses. The antibody could serve as a template to aid in design of a universal vaccine that protects against all strains of the virus.
The valuable skill of waiting actively.
An international team of scientists has discovered that some of the most renowned classic Belgian beers, including Gueuze and Trappist ales, are fermented with a rare and unusual form of hybrid yeasts.
Better gene editing, less off-target effects!
Prime editing, the improved version of Crispr Cas9. Search-and-replace genome editing without double-strand breaks or donor DNA.
They are our apex predator, the deadliest hunters of human beings on the planet.
Scientists long assumed that new genes appear when evolution tinkers with old ones. It turns out that natural selection is much more creative.