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AI tech breathes life into virtual companion animals

Researchers at UNIST have developed an innovative AI technology capable of reconstructing highly detailed three-dimensional (3D) models of companion animals from a single photograph, enabling realistic animations. This breakthrough allows users to experience lifelike digital avatars of their companion animals in virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR), and metaverse environments.

RNA editing tool can take some of the risk out of gene therapy

The ability to correct disease-causing genetic mistakes using genome editors holds great promise in medicine, but it is not without risk. When this type of “genetic surgery” is performed on DNA, for instance, there is always the danger of leaving permanent genetic scars that may even be heritable.

Abstract: Applying precision medicine to patients with pancreatic cancer could lead to higher survival rates

As part of JCI’s ongoing review series on pancreatic cancer Vasiliki Pantazopoulou et al. discuss nuances of experimental models and the use of patient-derived systems for improving outcomes.


1Salk Institute for Biological Studies, San Diego, California, USA.

2Department of Clinical Science, Intervention and Technology, Karolinska Institute, Stockholm, Sweden.

3Department of Surgery, Division of Surgical Oncology, Moores Cancer Center, UCSD, San Diego, California, USA.

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