Cryogenics, the Freezing of Cells, is Helping Save Endangered Species

Medicine & Technology May 29, 2022

Animals on the brink of extinction may be given a second chance using carefully preserved germplasm. Read on to find out more about the San Diego Frozen Zoo that's helping save endangered animals using cryogenics.

COVID-19 in Sheep: New Study Revels Low Infection Risk For This Animal Type

Nov 22, 2021

A research team from the United States recently showed in a new study the probability of COVID-19 infection in deer, including risk.

Exceptional Human-on-a-Chip Predicts in Vivo Results Based on in Vitro Model

Jul 05, 2019

According to the pioneers of the human-on-a-chip in vitro system, they announced the use of its unique multi-organ model to successfully measure the concentration and metabolism of two known cardiotoxic small molecules over time, to accurately describe the drug behavior and toxic effects in vivo. Furthermore, the findings support the potential of body-on-a-chip systems to transform the drug discovery process.

CRISPR-Cas9 Babies Have Lower Rates of Survival, Study Says

Jun 25, 2019

Genetically manipulated children from Chinese research are more likely to die young, according to a study from Berkeley.