The most important science news of the week has to deal with a staple of science fiction becoming science fact: genetic engineering of embryos to avoid disease:
Early gene-editing success holds promise for preventing inherited diseases
Here are some of the other most interesting science news articles I read this week:
Robotic suit promotes normal walking in stroke patients
Ultracold molecules hold promise for quantum computing
Lab-created mini-brains reveal how growing organ maintains neuronal balance
Making batteries from waste glass bottles
Methane-eating bacteria in lake deep beneath Antarctic ice sheet may reduce greenhouse gas emissions
NASA finds moon of Saturn has chemical that could form membranes
Scientists watch "artificial atoms" assemble into perfect lattices with many uses
Have a good weekend, everyone, and I'll see you Monday!
I know a stroke survivor who could use that suit.
ReplyDeleteI'm surprised more people aren't screaming about eugenics with that modified embryo. I think being able to eliminate diseases or birth defects is good but there need to be safeguards.
ReplyDeleteHopefully the suit will be available soon, Alex!
ReplyDeletePat, I agree.