Robin Bucur is a second year medical student at the University of Medicine and Pharmacy “Carol Davila”, in Bucharest. A creative and passionate young man,...
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CRISPR-Cas9 Gene Editing for Sickle Cell Disease and β-Thalassemia
Did you know that the most common monogenic diseases, that is, concerning a single gene, are beta-thalassemia (TDT) and sickle cell disease (SCD)? Affecting around...
Read ArticleA New Breast Cancer Detection Tool – Free Methylated DNA
Breast cancer is the most frequent type of cancer in women. Even though mammography is an excellent screening tool, it may still not be enough...
Read ArticleResearchers grow human embryo kidneys inside pigs!
Transplantation is a very helpful, yet ethically ambiguous practice. Despite its betterment of millions of lives worldwide, transplantation is an elusive treatment: only 10% of...
Read ArticleForget Me Not! Scientists Develop Tiny Brains in a Dish that Unlock Clues to Fighting Dementia and Strokes
Did you know that tiny leaks in your brain’s blood vessels can lead to dementia and stroke? These leaks are caused by damage to the...
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