Epigenetic Editing Potentially Lowers Cholesterol Levels Permanently

Scientists have presented the results of a remarkable preclinical study that employs an epigenetic approach instead of traditional gene editing. In this method, DNA sequences are not cut and replaced — instead, scientists merely adjust the activity of specific genes. This treatment has already led to the normalization of cholesterol levels in mice. Epigenetic editing…

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“Grendel: Jeff Bridges to Play the Lead Role in Action Movie About Monsters with a Star-Studded Cast”

Deadline reported that Jeff Bridges will play the lead role in a new adaptation of the legendary monster from “Beowulf.” In the film “Grendel,” the monster from “Beowulf” will tell his version of the story. The director of this new interpretation will be Robert D. Krzykowski. Bridges will be joined by an impressive cast of…

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The release date for World of Warcraft: The War Within has been announced

During the Xbox Games Showcase livestream, developers of World of Warcraft announced the release date for the highly anticipated expansion titled “The War Within.” The first installment of the three-part series, part of “The Worldsoul Saga,” is set to launch on August 27th. Players who purchase the “Epic Edition” will gain early access on August…

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A new photonic chip processes 100 billion pixels in 6 nanoseconds

Machine vision is a rapidly developing field in robotics, integrating cameras, sensors, and algorithms into systems for capturing and analyzing images. Modern conditions require that collected data be processed as quickly as possible, ideally within the device itself—whether in a smartphone, laptop, or car. For such edge computing needs, specialists from Tsinghua University in China…

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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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Discovery Points to the Efficacy of Treating Genetic Eye Diseases with Antibiotics

A study by scientists from Germany and the United Kingdom could alter the treatment paradigm for certain hereditary diseases. Preclinical experiments have demonstrated a link between gut bacteria and genetic pathologies of the retina, which can lead to blindness. It was found that antibacterial therapy successfully addresses tissue damage, but now these results have led…

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The first combined vaccine against influenza and COVID-19 has been developed

Scientists at the pharmaceutical company Moderna have developed the first mRNA vaccine targeting both influenza and coronavirus. This combined vaccine successfully completed Phase 3 clinical trials and is awaiting approval from the US regulator FDA. According to Nature, the combined vaccine has shown higher efficacy compared to monovalent vaccines targeting only one virus. mRNA technology…

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