This week was quite interesting and controversial for scientists in life sciences research. Ranging from the invention of successful vaccine against Ebola virus to genetic manipulation of human embryonic stem cell this week was quite happening.
20-April-2015 to 26-April-2015
Ebola is no longer “incurable”
siRNA based vaccine strategy has proved successful against Ebola infection. Reports are coming from University of Texas Medical Branch that after 3 days of infection this vaccine helps patients to recover. Find source
The First Pakhtun Genome decoded
Scientists at CEMB has successfully sequenced the first Pakhtun genome. In result of this research it was discovered that the modern Pakhtuns are admixture of European and Asian lineages, which made them unique from other world populations. Find source
Chinese researchers have overstepped
At last rumors proved to be having a true ground. Genetic engineers at Sun Yat-sen University have successfully altered the genome of human embryo for β-thalassaemia. This would not result in viable birth but ethical concerns are sky high. Find source
Polio vaccine to the Rescue!
History was rewritten on April 26, 1954 when the three month trial of polio vaccine was set about by Dr. Jonas Salk on the first two million volunteers. Years later his exceptional invention helped in eradicating this detrimental disease from the entire world. Find source
A new killer for organ transplants patients
A team of medical scientists and doctor has reported a new pathogen called “Mycoplasma hominis”. This bacterium naturally reside in urinary tract but in lung transplantation they can cause hyperammonemia, a fatal condition. Find source
Genes repel and attract mosquitoes
It’s all in the genes. A recent study has revealed the reason for attracting or repelling mosquitoes. Earlier it was noticed that some people are attacked more these parasites and others are not. Now genetic basis have been discovered. Find source
Pain and Wisdom – Babies feel same as the adults do
In two separate studies, babies are shown to be having same pain level in surgeries and have some intellect level in memorizing things which normally adults are believed to have. Find source
