Scientists Learn to Edit Probiotic Bacteria for Better Health Benefits
Researchers have figured out how to safely edit the genes of Bifidobacterium lactis, a popular probiotic bacteria found in yogurt and supplements. By using a …
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Gene Editing for High Cholesterol: What Works and What Doesn't
Scientists tested a new way to fix liver cells in mice with familial hypercholesterolemia, a genetic condition that causes dangerously high cholesterol. They …
Read MoreScientists Create Super Tomatoes with More Vitamin A
Researchers used advanced gene-editing technology to create tomatoes with significantly higher levels of beta-carotene, a nutrient your body converts into …
Read MoreWhy Some People React to Wheat and How Science Is Finding Solutions
Wheat allergies affect people differently depending on where they live, their age, and their environment. Scientists discovered that certain types of wheat …
Read MoreScientists Make Probiotics Safer Using New Gene-Editing Technology
Researchers developed a new way to edit the genes of popular probiotic bacteria (Lactiplantibacillus plantarum and Levilactobacillus brevis) to make them safer …
Read MoreNew Stem Cell Treatment Could Help Fight Obesity
Scientists are exploring an exciting new way to treat obesity using special cells called pluripotent stem cells. These cells can be transformed into brown fat …
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