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CRISPR, gene therapy -

The Agenda with Steve Paikin -TVO Author Walter Isaacson explains what the discovery of the gene-editing tool CRISPR relates to the science behind COVID-19. He discusses his newest biography featuring the co-inventor of CRSIPR, "The Code Breaker: Jennifer Doudna, Gene Editing, and the Future of the Human Race." Episode: The Importance of Scientific Breakthroughs Aired:ย Aug 24, 2021 ย  ย  ย  Source

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printed meat -

Scientists from Osaka University have manufactured the worldโ€™s first 3D-printed Wagyu beef by using stem cells isolated from Japanese cattle, according to a press release. The product looks like a realistic steak piece containing muscle, fat, and blood vessels. Because of its high marble content, Wagyu (Japanese cow) beef is one of the most sought-after and expensive meats in the world. Marbling, or sashi in Jaoan, refers to the visible layers of intramuscular fat that give the beef its rich flavors and distinctive texture, and because most cultured meats produced thus far resemble mince composed of simple muscle fibers rather...

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hydrogen, powerplants -

A new hydrogen fuel cell convertor for internal combustion engine vehicles has been launched by a UK-based company looking to convert petrol and diesel vehicles. Caigan Vehicle Technologies today (August 26) said its engineers can replace โ€˜traditionalโ€™ combustion engines with a complete hydrogen fuel cell power system to allow fleet managers to upgrade vehicles to cut emissions and meet various net zero targets. To convert a vehicle to hydrogen, Caigan Vehicle Technologies will remove existing engine and fuel systems, and retrofit a hydrogen storage tank, a fuel cell to convert the hydrogen gas to electricity, a traction battery and an...

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LOX, resources -

ย  ย  A widespread shortage of liquid oxygen linked to the latest wave of the pandemic could affect SpaceXโ€™s launch schedule, a company executive said Aug. 24. Speaking on a panel at the 36th Space Symposium here, Gwynne Shotwell, president and chief operating officer of SpaceX, cited difficulties in securing supplies of liquid oxygen as one of its biggest supply chain concerns. โ€œWeโ€™re actually going to be impacted this year with the lack of liquid oxygen for launch,โ€ she said. โ€œWe certainly are going to make sure the hospitals are going to have the oxygen that they need, but for...

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NGEN, Zero Emission Vehicles -

ย  NGen will invest up to $20 million in innovative, collaborative advanced manufacturing R&D projects in the field of road-based battery and fuel cell electric vehicles. ย  Background &Guidance Documents The automotive industry is currently undergoing one of the most significant transformations in its history, shifting from fossil-fuel-based powertrains to low/zero-emission powertrains. ย  This transformation will usher in prime opportunities for regional markets, OEMs, and suppliers to lead the revolution. The North American production of traditional powertrain components will decrease significantly over the next 10 years. Production of EV powertrain components, on the other hand, is expected to grow from...

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