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Scientists discovered a bacterial protein that creates DNA without copying existing genetic material—something biology textbooks say shouldn't be possible. The breakthrough could lead to revolutionary new tools for building custom DNA molecules.
A bacterial defense system discovered in 2012 has transformed into life-saving treatments for cancer and rare diseases. Scientists refined CRISPR gene editing from crude molecular scissors into precision medicine that's curing patients today.
Scientists at Imperial College London just won £3.1 million to crack one of medicine's toughest puzzles: how to outsmart drug-resistant bacteria that kill millions. Their secret weapon combines artificial intelligence with chemistry to design antibiotics that can break through bacterial defenses.
Researchers in Lithuania have figured out how a powerful bacterial defense system called SPARDA works, opening doors to better medical diagnostic tests. The discovery could make detecting diseases like flu and COVID faster and more accurate than current methods.