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Add two new characters to the genetic code set
Medicine - Health

Add two new characters to the genetic code set

All life on Earth contains genetic compounds composed of nitrogen, denoted by four letters A, T, C, and G, which are the foundation for making proteins.

December 15, 2018
The world's first human genome
Medicine - Health

The world's first human genome

The gene tool acts as a scissors, it can find and cut off DNA fragments in an extremely precise way that the naked eye cannot see.

December 15, 2018
Create 'pencil' for genetic errors
Medicine - Health

Create 'pencil' for genetic errors

One of two new gene editing tools invented by American scientists such as a pencil can redesign faulty DNA fragments.

December 15, 2018
14 reasons to eat kiwi fruit
Medicine - Health

14 reasons to eat kiwi fruit

One study showed that the combination of antioxidants in kiwi helps protect DNA from oxidation. In addition, kiwi also has the ability to prevent cancer.

December 15, 2018
The reason we often put salt in food
Medicine - Health

The reason we often put salt in food

Salt damages bacterial enzymes and DNA, while dehydrating food so bacteria do not have a favorable growth environment.

December 15, 2018