Part 45 Article: Biotechnology My Blog Title: The world, from the past to the present, retold from the timelines. Click on PDF to download from Part 3 2023: [8.29] Notable innovations: CRISPR-freebase editing system without guide RNA that enabled also editing chloroplast and mitochondrial genomes with precision (CyDENT). Sourced from [twinkl.com] titled “What is a Chloroplast?” Chloroplasts are mostly oval-shaped blobs, but they can come in shapes like stars and ribbons too. A chloroplast is protected by a smooth outer membrane which holds all of its material. They contain chlorophyll, which is the pigment that gives plants their green colour. Chloroplasts are important to the growth of the plant because they turn sunlight into energy for the plant to use. This is a process called photosynthesis. Chloroplasts are multi-talented. They also store energy for the plant cell and fight off diseases. They are an important part of the cell’s immune system which helps it to stay healthy. Just l...
Part 22 Article: Biotechnology My Blog Title: The world, from the past to the present, retold from the timelines. Click on PDF to download from Part 3 2023: [10.23] The first successful transplant of a functional cryopreserved mammalian kidney was reported. The study demonstrated a "nano-warming" technique for vitrification for up-to-100 days preservation of transplant organs. Sourced from [https://twin-cities.umn.edu] titled: “Researchers perform first successful transplant of functional cryopreserved rat kidney” Long-term organ banking could increase donor organ utilization, improve donor/recipient matching, enable immune tolerance protocols (reducing the need for immunosuppression drugs), and improve procedure preparation and scheduling. Immunosuppressants are drugs that prevent your immune system from attacking healthy cells and tissues by mistake. Immunosuppressant drugs suppress or reduce the strength of the immune system. Healthcare providers prescribe immunosuppressan...