In the world of cancer treatment, scientists are always looking for new ways to make therapies more effective. One exciting area of research is using tiny organisms, like bacteria, to help with a type of treatment called CAR-based immunotherapy. This therapy uses specially engineered immune cells to
In a high school lab, a group of students are using CRISPR to tackle Lyme disease. These students are part of a team competing in an international science competition called iGEM. The team is using CRISPR to detect and treat Lyme disease, which is caused by bacteria transmitted by ticks. The team's
Life needs RNA and fats. But could life exist with just these two? RNA does more than just carry information; it can also speed up reactions. This idea has led scientists to think about a time when life might have started with just RNA. But RNA needs help to stay organized and work properly. That's
Introducing new genes and species into ecosystems can be a game-changer for conservation. It's like adding new players to a team—they can bring fresh skills and boost performance, but they might also disrupt the team's dynamics. Both synthetic biology and conservation introductions have their pros a
