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Gene-edited dogs without Can f 1 allergen showed normal development and produced no detectable major allergen in saliva or dander.
Two CRISPR-edited beagles produced no detectable Can f 1, while early veterinary exams found normal growth and development.
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A new study finds that language processing extends beyond classic brain areas, revealing a wider network that supports communication.
HealthMIT study finds hidden language network in the human brainJoshua Shavit
HealthScientists discover how our sixth sense really worksJoseph Shavit
Scientists recreated a wolfsbane and larkspur alkaloid pathway, opening new ways to study complex plant-derived medicines.
HealthDeadly poisons in wolfsbane and larkspur linked to pain relief, malaria and cancer therapyMac Oliveau
A new AI tool analyzes simple video to measure how children imitate movements, offering a more accessible and objective aid for autism assessment.
AIResearchers develop new video-based AI tool for autism assessmentShy Cohen
About one in four people who reported an extraordinary experience said it caused immediate distress, yet more than half said the event ultimately had a positive, lasting impact on their lives.
HealthUnusual visions and sensations are often meaningful and positive over timeJoshua Shavit
Hydrothermal vent chemistry may explain how bacteria and archaea independently became the first free-living cells.
HealthA shared ancestor may have led to two independent origins of lifeMac Oliveau
A new AI system can redesign proteins at scale, preserving structure and function while enabling faster breakthroughs in medicine and biology.
AIDuke scientists create an AI Raygun that shrinks, expands, and rewrites proteinsShy Cohen
Researchers create a light controlled system that removes key receptors, waking dormant cancer cells and improving treatment response.
HealthLight controlled therapy exposes cancer cells hiding from chemotherapyMac Oliveau
Carefully chosen snake proteins blocked lethal viper venom, pointing toward a recombinant alternative to antibody antivenoms.
HealthSnake blood proteins could lead to a more powerful antivenom treatmentRebecca Shavit
Researchers found marigold proteins can withstand heat, bind oil and water, and support more sustainable food production.
HealthBillions of dollars of discarded marigold flowers could become a new source of sustainable foodJoshua Shavit
Researchers report promising results from a CRISPR-edited stem cell transplant designed to improve treatment for aggressive blood cancers.
HealthClinical trial combines CRISPR gene editing with stem cell transplants to treat aggressive blood cancersJoshua Shavit
Time, species, and relationship quality mattered more than simply having an animal at home.
DiscoveriesDoes owning a pet lead to better overall health? The answer may surprise youHannah Shavit-Weiner
A rat study links water-based guava extract with lower glucose, healthier blood lipids and reduced oxidative damage.
HealthWater-based guava extract targets elevated blood sugar, cholesterol and heart diseaseMac Oliveau
The Meablex adjustable bionic arm uses soft robotics and magnetic sensors to improve comfort, safety, and control.
HealthUniversity of Melbourne start-up has developed a new, cutting-edge bionic prostheticJoshua Shavit
A new study finds that the balance of two hormones can predict how well people learn and overcome fear.
HealthHormone balance study reveals best time for learning and memoryRebecca Shavit
A new therapy targets cancer’s stress defenses, showing promise in early trials for mesothelioma patients with limited treatment options.
HealthNew mesothelioma treatment turns cancer’s defense into its weaknessMac Oliveau