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‘Epigenome editor’ silences gene that causes deadly brain disorders
Prion diseases are caused by misfolded proteins, but a new tool can stop them forming in mice.
Prion diseases are caused by misfolded proteins, but a new tool can stop them forming in mice.
First large trial suggests mRNA drug gives better protection from SARS-CoV-2 and influenza viruses than single-target shots.
Lasers are essential in scientific laboratories and medical clinics across the globe, but integrating them into other technologies is not easy. A material platform that puts a standard laser on a microchip offers a solution.