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- First clinical-grade transplant of gene-edited pig kidneys into brain-dead human
- Kombucha water filters can resist clogging better than commercial options
- Scientists discover tarantula-killing worms
| First clinical-grade transplant of gene-edited pig kidneys into brain-dead human Posted: 20 Jan 2022 06:11 AM PST Researchers have announced the first peer-reviewed research outlining the successful transplant of genetically modified, clinical-grade pig kidneys into a brain-dead human individual, replacing the recipient's native kidneys. These positive results demonstrate how xenotransplantation could address the worldwide organ shortage crisis. |
| Kombucha water filters can resist clogging better than commercial options Posted: 19 Jan 2022 12:52 PM PST Commercially available ultrafiltration membranes that purify water are expensive and get clogged easily by particles and microorganisms. Recently, living filtration membranes were reported as an alternative sieving material. Grown from kombucha cultures, the filters are dense, stacked sheets of bacterial cellulose. Now, researchers show that these living membranes are more resistant to clogging and biofouling, making them more efficient and less expensive to use than conventional ones. |
| Scientists discover tarantula-killing worms Posted: 19 Jan 2022 06:08 AM PST Scientists have named a newly discovered species of worm that kills tarantulas after American actor Jeff Daniels, a distinction no other actor can claim. |
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