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The CRISPR War Raging Inside Bacteria
Rings of DNA inside bacteria use CRISPR process to attack each other. The CRISPR-Cas system is a highly accurate gene-editing tool that genetic engineers have adopted…
Excitement around hydroxychloroquine for treating COVID-19 causes challenges for rheumatology
Excitement about a potential new treatment for the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic currently engulfing the world is causing problems for patients with arthritis and systemic…
Tears Don’t Infect. And More Info Straight from Science Journals
Another edition of my round-up of some of the latest science on COVID-19. Read more in The Tyee.
COVID-19: Straight from the Science Journals
Twice a week I will be writing short summaries of some of the most important and interesting scientific articles on the COVID-19 pandemic for The Tyee.…
Exam delays throw residents’ careers into limbo
Canada’s resident doctors are preparing for major disruptions to their lives and careers from the deferral of licensing exams until the fall or beyond. On March…
Female Toads Seek a Good Man – Even if He’s Another Species
New research shows female plains spadefoot toads listen up for the best mate. The one thing about species that most people probably remember from high school…