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Early results of research indicate gene editing may be safe and effective
There’s no way to know yet whether the change in the middle-dose patients is due to the gene editing or something else.
Smartphones filthier than toilet seat, claims report
A smartphone’s screen has been fount to contain more harmful germs and bacteria count than a toilet seat.
‘Good’ air quality in city backed by incessant rain
The PM10 and PM2.5 levels were recorded at 39 and 26 microgramme per cubic metre (ug/m3).
A bond through ‘triple swap’ kidney donation
Three men receive organs from one another’s wives.
Beware those scientific studies -- most are wrong, researcher warns
The problem also comes from the media, the researcher claims.
Science Says: What happens when researchers make mistakes
“Retractions are definitely on the rise” and there are 10 times as many corrections as retractions.
Good news for germaphobes! Airplane germs are ‘no worse’ than those at home
The community of bacteria in an aircraft at 30,000 feet has much in common with homes and offices.
Survey: YouTube tops teen social media, as Facebook fades
Use of the main Facebook service is at 51 per cent among teens, down from 71 per cent in a 2014-2015 Pew survey.
Scientists building DNA ‘Noah’s Ark’, may bring back extinct animals
CryoArks Biobank aims to preserve the tissues, cells and DNA of every animal from around the world at temperatures of -196C.
Netflix and woof: The snuggle is real
A recent survey reveals that Indian viewers ranks highest in watching Netflix with their pets.