Coccydynia, also known as tailbone pain, is perhaps the rare moment when we are actually aware of the presence of our vestigial tail. But …
Nestled between the countries of Malawi, Mozambique, and Tanzania, lies a long, thin, and deep Lake Malawi, also known as Lake Nyasa or Lago …
In the last months, the scientific community welcomed the news that the first CRISPR gene therapy (Casgevy) was approved by the regulatory agencies1 around …
(no, not the Sting’s song) Ah… Valentine’s Day. Love is in the air? Quoting the character Sheldon Cooper from the sitcom The Big Bang …
Ah, the wonders of pursuing knowledge… The ambition of achieving more and more… We might be led to think that scientific progress is a …
The life-saving success of mRNA COVID-19 vaccines draws collective attention to a molecule called RNA and its therapeutic potential. Today we celebrate the birthday …
As we approach the eagerly awaited New Year of 2024, let’s rewind the clock and reflect on years-long research that has been revolutionizing our …
In the middle of all the holiday festivities, last week was particularly important in science. Between snowflakes falling all over the world, Mariah Carey …
I bet your first thought when you hear “gene transfer” is creation of a little cute human being by combining genetic material of parents. …
Dear reader, I will ask you right now to imagine the voice of your favorite teacher saying: A cell is the smallest unit of …
And what can be a better way to (re)start this blog than by saying: Let there be light A quote from the Book of …
By Niklas Krausse