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Why the Internet is the Greatest Invention in a Very Long Time
The greatest invention of our era? The internet.
Breakthrough Diabetes Cell Therapy Could Be A Game Changer
Research is edging us closer to a cure for type 1 diabetes, with encapsulated insulin producing cells that could last for years — ending daily injections
Over 400,000 in the UK alone live with type 1 diabetes, and daily injections are far from a ‘cure’ for the condition. Although these have saved millions worldwide, they’re inaccurate in comparison to the body’s own finely tuned insulin producing cells. This leads to progressive damage and complications.
The wonders of cell therapy
In type 1, and some later stage type 2 diabetics, the body lacks capable insulin producing beta cells. These carefully release packets of insulin in response to fluctuating blood sugar levels, and keep your blood sugar in check. Harvesting beta cells from deceased donors has been attempted in the past, but they’re quickly attacked by the immune system and patients must take unpleasant immunosuppressant drugs alongside the treatment.
A social media war just erupted over the biotech innovation of the century
This CRISPR ownership dispute being played out in front of the public is truly concerning. My question is how much time are these researchers/ scientists spending locked in this battle v. focusing on research, testing and clinical trials, etc. to help the public? If their energy was focused on helping the public; it would be better for them and their image to the public.
A history of CRISPR ignites a furious tweetstorm.
Breakthrough in direct conversion of human cells from one type to another
Scientists have developed a computer system that predicts the reprogramming factors necessary to convert human cells from one type to another, without the need for trial and error.
Physicists Create Quantum Knots for the First Time
It will indeed be interesting to see how a Quantum knot can contribute in areas of technology, etc.
In a breakthrough discovery detailed in a paper in the journal Nature Physics, a team of physicists from Finland and the United States has found a way to create knotted solitary waves, or knot solitons, in a quantum-mechanical field.
How photonics can reshape the spectrum of light, and rehabilitate Edison’s light bulb along the way
Traditional light bulbs, thought to be well on their way to oblivion, may receive a reprieve thanks to a technological breakthrough.
French breakthrough in bone-healing foam cement
Bone-foam is about to make broken bones a thing of the past.
2016 will likely see significant advances in #AI
One of the most important breakthroughs, perhaps, may be AI that can understand humans. http://ow.ly/WLEBo
ili Wearable Translator
Japanese company creates innovative new translation product. Decides to market it using the most cringeworthy video possible.