The CRISPR technology has partially restored vision to people with inherited blindness.

Scientists have presented the results of the first phase of clinical trials involving 14 people with inherited blindness, specifically Leber congenital amaurosis. Significant improvements in vision parameters have been observed with the application of CRISPR gene editing technology. Leber congenital amaurosis is characterized by a mutation in the CEP290 gene, resulting in severe vision loss,…

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Quentin Tarantino and Jay Glennie are working on books about the making of “Once Upon a Time in Hollywood” and “Inglourious Basterds”

According to Deadline, Quentin Tarantino has teamed up with Jay Glennie to write two books detailing the creation of the films “Once Upon a Time in Hollywood” and “Inglourious Basterds.” Jay Glennie, who has written about the making of films such as “The Deer Hunter,” “Trainspotting,” “Raging Bull,” and others, conducted hours of interviews with…

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The budget of the most expensive game in the world has exceeded $700 million, but its release date is still unknown

The multiplayer space simulator Star Citizen has set a new record: over ten years of its crowdfunding campaign, Cloud Imperium Games has raised over $700 million for the game’s production. It’s worth noting that the project’s budget is funded by user donations. Interestingly, Star Citizen surpassed the $600 million mark back in August 2023, and…

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“Democracy Prevails”: Sony Agrees to Players’ Demands, Removes Mandatory PSN Requirement in Helldivers 2

For several consecutive days, player outrage has been brewing over the recent update in Helldivers 2. Due to Sony’s directive, the developers of the popular cooperative shooter implemented mandatory linking of PSN accounts in the game. This decision did not sit well with PC gamers, who have already written over 300,000 negative reviews on Steam….

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Ridley Scott is working on another series set in the “Alien” universe

It appears that the “Alien” universe will be expanding with yet another series, this time with franchise creator Ridley Scott possibly directing several episodes. Well-known insider Daniel Richtman reported that the director has started working on a second series based on the popular horror franchise. This project is markedly different from the upcoming untitled Noah…

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