J. B. 1 day agoU.S. approves first gene-editing treatment, Casgevy, for sickle cell diseaseverified_publisherCNBC - Angelica Peebles and Annika Kim ConstantinoThe U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Friday approved the country's first gene-editing treatment, Casgevy, for use in patients with sickle cell …
J. B. 4 days agoGigantic 'hole' in the sun wider than 60 Earths is spewing superfast solar wind right at usLive Science - Harry BakerA monstrous dark patch, known as a coronal hole, recently appeared near the sun's equator. The temporary gap enables unusually fast solar wind to …
J. B. Tinnitus may be linked to ‘hidden hearing loss’ missed on common tests, study suggestsNBC News - By Katie MoggAn underlying cause of tinnitus may be similar to phantom limb syndrome, according to the research. Scientists know that ringing in the ears, or tinnitus, is associated with hearing loss, aging, head or neck injuries, and exposure to loud noises. But what’s actually happening in the body to cause it …
J. B. Nanoplastics linked to Parkinson's and some types of dementia – new studyThe Conversation UK - Janosch HellerSince it was first produced at the start of the 20th century, synthetic plastic – and especially plastic packaging – has been an ever-present fixture …
J. B. A Chinese Rocket Crashed Into the Moon ... With a Mystery Object in Towverified_publisherPopular Mechanics - Tim NewcombChinese officials say it didn’t happen. U.S. scientists have the data. When a spent rocket booster slammed into the far side of the Moon in March 2022, it apparently had an unknown object attached to it. Now we know the booster was Chinese in origin. But to muddle matters, the China National Space …
J. B. Astronomers discover 'hidden structures' deep beneath the dark side of the moonthebrighterside.news - JD ShavitThe moon, our closest celestial neighbor, has held humanity's attention and spurred our imaginations since the dawn of time. A consistent muse in …