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Japan's new law advances reproductive genome editing governance18:22 A Hiroshima University researcher outlines advantages of Japan's new law that prohibits the transfer of genome-edited human embryos or germ cells into the human reproductive tract and imposes criminal penalties for violations. Macromolecular crowding helps control synthetic DNA droplet formation18:22 Macromolecular crowding can serve as a design tool for controlling the formation and organization of synthetic DNA droplets, a study from Science Tokyo reveals. Bagged salad sales plunge as Cyclospora concern grows online18:22 This year, the U.S. saw its highest annual count of confirmed Cyclospora cases, roughly 20,000, according to the CDC. New score predicts thrombosis risk in hospitalized pancreatitis patients18:22 Professor Julia Mayerle and colleagues from LMU University Hospital Munich have developed an admission-based score intended to identify pancreatitis patients more likely to be diagnosed with thrombosis during hospitalization. Engineered albumin could lead to needle-free, long-lasting protein medicines15:43 Protein-based medicines have transformed the treatment of many diseases, but they often come with a limitation: they must be injected, sometimes repeatedly, because they are rapidly cleared from the bloodstream. New portable device enables fast and accurate detection of PFAS in water15:11 Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are synthetic chemicals known for their exceptional resistance to degradation, earning them the nickname "forever chemicals." Plant and animal proteins show opposite effects on testosterone levels15:11 Higher animal protein intake was associated with lower blood testosterone levels, while higher plant protein intake was associated with higher levels, according to a new study from the University of Eastern Finland. Review highlights essential neurological considerations for gender dysphoria care15:11 Gender dysphoria involves distress caused by a mismatch between a person's gender identity and sex assigned at birth. Overcoming cancer stigma requires policy changes and public education14:39 Cancer-related discrimination arises from long-lasting cultural and institutional misconceptions, with significant impacts on every part of a person's quality of life and health – and Flinders University researchers say it requires coordinated policy, legal, institutional and public education responses for change to occur. Ulcerative colitis burden across 7 MM to exceed 2.36 million cases by 2035, forecasts GlobalData14:08 The diagnosed prevalent cases of ulcerative colitis (UC) in the seven major markets (7 MM) are projected to reach over 2.36 million by 2035. |