TOI 700 d is the first Earth-size habitable-zone world discovered by TESS.
Victoria Corless
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After completing a Ph.D. in chemistry, Victoria worked as freelance science communicator and medical writer before joining ASN.
Ultrasound therapy improves the memory of Alzheimer’s patients
In a small group of patients, language and memory showed improvement for up to 3 months after ultrasound brain stimulation therapy.
Pioneers in Science: Sir Frederick Banting
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The first CRISPR gene therapy to cure sickle-cell disease
In 2019, CRISPR gene-editing therapy was used for the first time to treat sickle cell disease.
A Switchable Catalyst Based on a Molecular Motor
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Astronomers Cast Doubt on the Cosmological Principle
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Automating the Production of Advanced Materials
Engineers create a robotic platform to automate the production of new, functional polymers for advanced materials.
Philae Marks the First Ever Soft Landing on a Comet
In 2014, scientists achieved the first ever soft landing on a comet, forever pushing the boundaries of space exploration.
Study Reveals Hepatitis A Originated in Insects
Unraveling the mystery of viral evolution, scientists discover a similarity between hepatitis A and the Triatoma virus that infects blood-sucking kissing bugs.
Beyond gene editing: A new role for CRISPR
A new use for the revolutionary gene-splicing tool. This new “Electrochemical CRISPR” can quickly and accurately identify viral biomarkers for a range of diseases, including HPV and Parvovirus.