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DNA Computer Assesses Water Quality

DNA Computer Assesses Water Quality

Northwestern Engineering synthetic biologists have developed a low-cost, easy-to-use, hand-held device that can let users know — within mere minutes — if their water is safe to drink. The new device works by using powerful and programmable genetic networks, which mimic electronic circuits, to perform a range of logic functions. The research was published on …

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Hold On Genetics Cancer Trial Lifted

Hold On Genetics Cancer Trial Lifted

Seattle Genetics’ cancer candidate drug talirine in acute myeloid leukemia was put on hold during early to mid stage trials by the FDA after death of four patients; however the FDA has lifted the clinical hold and two Phase 1 trials have resumed. One of the trials on hold is a study of vadastuximab talirine …

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