27 February – 05 March 2017
Scientists Have Grown the World's First Artificial Embryo
In a world-first experiment, scientists have managed to grow a functional, artificial embryo from scratch, using two types of stem cells to build life in a Petri dish. Find source
WHO says new drugs urgently needed to fight 12 'priority pathogens'
New antibiotics must be developed urgently to fight a dozen dangerous families of bacteria, the World Health Organization said on Monday, describing these "priority pathogens" as the greatest threats to human health. Find source
How the fallout from Trump's travel ban is reshaping science
Many foreign-born scientists say they are reconsidering plans to work or study in the United States, even though federal courts have indefinitely blocked US President Donald Trump’s travel ban. Find source
Scientists are Trying to Turn Spit into an Alternative to Morphine
Would you take a painkiller that had been developed from human saliva? A recent study suggests you might in future.A peptide named opiorphin has been found in human saliva to possibly serve the cause. Find source
DNA could store all of the world's data in one room
DNA has many advantages for storing digital data. It’s ultracompact, and it can last hundreds of thousands of years if kept in a cool, dry place. DNA won’t degrade over time like cassette tapes and CDs, and it won’t become obsolete. Find source
