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Mars is a pretty inhospitable place, and NASA recently ruined the fun by showing that it’s just not feasible to terraform the entire planet. But what about just certain parts of it? Now, researchers from Harvard have shown that thin layers of… Continue reading Harvard study says an inch of silica aerogel could make patches of Mars liveable
The Earth is the only place we know for sure harbors life, but given how big the observable universe is, the odds that we’re completely alone are astronomical. It’s been suggested in the past that life could hitch a ride on asteroids or comet… Continue reading Harvard study suggests asteroids are likely seeding life throughout the galaxy
We’ve been following the exploits of Harvard’s tiny Robobee for a few years now, from its first controlled flight, then learning to swim and perch, and rising out of the water with style. Until recently, it’s been powered via a wire tether, b… Continue reading Solar-powered Robobee flies without a tether
Over 30 years ago, a molecule with incredible anti-cancer properties was discovered in sea sponges. However, it was so structurally complex scientists have been unable to synthesize it in large enough quantities to be able to test it in human… Continue reading "Unprecedented achievement” enables clinical trials of promising anti-cancer molecule
Following on from an incredible recent Yale University study, examining the metabolic relationship between hundreds of common medications and different gut bacterial species, a new study has offered the first rigorous description of how a single bacterial species can specifically disrupt the efficacy of a drug used to treat Parkinson’s disease.
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The CRISPR gene-editing system is a powerful tool that looks set to revolutionize the way we treat diseases, as well as basically anything else that can benefit from precisely manipulating DNA. The problem is that sometimes cutting and pastin… Continue reading New CRISPR-based system inserts new DNA without cutting and pasting
We owe our long lives to stem cells, which are nestled deep inside certain tissues in the body and constantly replace old cells. In recent years scientists have been able to correct genetic diseases by removing these stem cells, editing their… Continue reading Harvard breakthrough shows stem cells can be genetically edited in the body
The annual parody of the Nobel Prize also celebrated studies about human saliva as a cleaning agent, the effect of roller-coasters of kidney stones, and the use of postage stamps as erection detectors. Continue reading The 2018 Ig Nobels Honor Discoveries About Cannibalism, Voodoo, and DIY Colonoscopies
Organ Chip models enable researchers to directly observe physiological processes and responses. Continue reading Scientists Dosed an Artificial Brain With Meth
Christian Hamer is the Chief Information Security Officer at Harvard University. Christian leads the University’s information security program, which includes oversight of the University-wide information security policy. Full Show NotesVisit http… Continue reading Christian Hamer, Harvard University – Business Security Weekly #87