(HealthDay)—Developmental and behavioral functioning often associated with children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), such as sensory sensitivity, aggression, and sleep disorders, may be linked to a nonverbal manifestation of gastrointestinal symptoms, according to a study recently published in Autism…
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Light-activated ‘CRISPR’ triggers precision gene editing and super-fast DNA repair
In a series of experiments using human cancer cell lines, scientists at Johns Hopkins Medicine say they have successfully used light as a trigger to make precise cuts in genomic material rapidly, using a molecular scalpel known as CRISPR, and…
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Could allergic reactions be prevented? Team identifies key protein that triggers symptoms
Spring is in the air, and that means allergic reaction-causing pollen is, too. It’s reported that 20 percent of the Canadian population lives with hay fever and nearly 10 percent have food allergies. And the problem is only getting worse….
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