27 March – 02 April 2017
First case of 'reprogrammed' stem cells transplantation
On 28 March, a Japanese man in his 60s became the first person to receive cells derived from induced pluripotent stem cells donated by another person. This represents a major step forward in movement to create banks of ready-made stem cells. Find source
Tesla CEO Elon Musk is set to merge brain and artificial intelligence
Musk is backing a brain-computer interface venture called Neuralink. This is the first substantial effort of merger of biological intelligence and digital intelligence. Find source
Genetic details of controversial 'three-parent baby' revealed
A US fertility clinic revealed last year that it had created a baby boy using a controversial technique that mixes DNA from three people. Now, after months of intense debate, Zhang’s team has provided more details about the conception. Find source
Molecular therapy set to protect patients against heart attack
Even a single dose of a specific ribonucleic acid molecule, known as a small interfering RNA (siRNA), offers patients at high risk of cardiovascular disease long-lasting protection against high LDL cholesterol. Find source
As high as 50% of PhD students suffers psychological problem
A recently published study showed that at least one in two PhD students experiences psychological distress; one in three is at risk of a common psychiatric disorder. Find source
