Good News Notes: “Two and a half years ago, a study published in Science Advances detailed how the gene editing tool CRISPR/Cas-9 repaired genetic mutations related to Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD). The study was a proof of concept, and used induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs). But now a similar treatment has not only been administered to real people, it has…
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Good news: Community continues to give back amid reopening
Good News Notes: “Even though the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic seems to be slowing down, Staten Islanders haven’t stopped giving back. Since the city shut down in March, Islanders have consistently supported essential workers and community members in need. Whether it’s a donation or drive-by parade, community members continue to lift spirits.” View the whole story…