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Jul 19, 2018

Gene-edited babies may be morally permissible

The use of gene editing technologies to alter the DNA of human embryos could be morally permissible as long as the science and its impact on society is carefully considered, a British ethics panel said.Genome editing techniques enable the deliberate alteration of a targeted DNA sequence in a living cell. They could in theory be used in assisted human reproduction to edit the DNA of an embryo before it is transferred to the womb.

British law bans this at the moment, but Nuffield panel of experts said it could, in time, become available as an option for parents wanting to influence the genetic characteristics of their future child.

Scientists Develop Melanoma Blood Test

Australian researchers have developed a blood test for melanoma in its early stages, making it the world first breakthrough that could save many lives. The test could help the doctors detect skin cancer before it spreads through a person's body. Melanoma is currently detected using a visual scan.

Jul 17, 2018

New Method to View Proteins in Human Cells

A team of scientists have produced a new method of microscopy to help view proteins under human cells. These scientists have procured a tagging device named FerriTag, which uses a protein shell used to contain iron cells in human bodies.

Jul 15, 2018

UK's First Spaceport

A remote, boggy stretch of land on the north coast of Scotland is likely to become the UK's first spaceport.

The A'Mhoine Peninsula in Sutherland has been chosen as the most suitable place from which to launch rockets vertically to put satellites in orbit.

Jul 12, 2018

India's First Internet Telephony Service

BSNL unveiled the country's first internet telephony service that will allow users to dial any telephone number in India through its mobile app, starting from July 25. The company launched the app 'Wings' that will allow customers to make unlimited calls by paying annual fee of Rs.1,099 and by using internet service or Wi-Fi of any telecom operator, to any phone number.

Jul 07, 2018

ISRO on Hunt for First Set of Astronauts

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is roping in Indian Air Force pilots to identify the first set of astronauts for a human space flight. IAF pilot Rakesh Sharma is the only Indian to have travelled in space. He flew aboard the Soviet rocket Soyuz T-11 in 1984. Kalpana Chawla, one of the seven crew members who died in the Space Shuttle Columbia disaster in 2003, was an American astronaut of Indian origin.

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