The biotech startup Limula, founded in 2020, has announced the triumphant completion of a seed funding round, obtaining a significant $6.8 million. This investment is a clear indication of the potential seen in Limula's groundbreaking approach to cell and gene therapy. With such therapies typically
Cauliflower, the nutrient-dense vegetable that graces dinner tables around the world, has a fascinating evolutionary history that has eluded scientists until recently. Though it has long been believed that cauliflower resulted from selective breeding by Mediterranean farmers over two thousand years
The study of human vocal pitch, a key component in communication, has ventured into a new dimension with the recent focus on its genetic underpinnings. With special attention to how these genetic factors may manifest in the median voice pitch of speakers from different linguistic backgrounds, this
The exploration of the genetic foundations of human voice pitch occupies a significant place in understanding how our communication abilities are shaped. Voice pitch, affected by the rate at which vocal folds vibrate, not only embellishes our spoken words with emotions and intentions but, in
Cell and gene therapies represent groundbreaking advances in the medical field, offering hope for cures to diseases once deemed incurable. The path to market for these innovative treatments, however, is fraught with complex challenges that test the resolve and creativity of biotech companies. They
Synthetic biology stands at the forefront of modern science, with gene therapy being one of its most exciting horizons. The ability to control gene expression within mammalian cells holds enormous potential for treating a myriad of diseases. However, achieving precise and robust inducible gene
