First-time use of AI for genetic circuit design demonstrated in a human cell line

There are hundreds of cell types in the human body, each with a specific role spelled out in their DNA. In theory, all it ...
The New York Times

Before betting probe, MLB caught Emmanuel Clase breaking cell phone rules built for sign-stealing era

Emmanuel Clase had been reprimanded by the league for cell phone use before this gambling incident came to light. Yuki Iwamura / Associated Press At every Major League Baseball game, league employees ...
Education Week

These Schools Restricted Cellphone Use. Here’s What Happened Next

When Ballard High School in Louisville, Ky., restricted the use of cellphones, principal Jason Neuss expected student interaction to improve. He also hoped students would engage more with their ...
Kaleido Scope

Cold comfort: What cells do to survive winter

As the temperature drops and winter sets in, many people feel the familiar signs of the season: chilly fingers, dry skin and that sluggish sensation that can creep in during colder months. But what is ...
LancasterOnline

Pa. Senate explores restricting cell phones in K-12 classrooms

HARRISBURG — Members of the state Senate Education Committee on Tuesday signaled they’ve largely made up their minds about the need to restrict access to cell phones in K-12 classrooms. All that ...
housedigest

Nostalgic For A Landline? Here's The Modern Way To Use A Vintage Home Phone

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Landline phones are quickly becoming a once-dated thrift store find that's making a stylish comeback as home decor. Styling an old phone can ...
Live Science

Scientists created human egg cells from skin cells — then used them to make embryos

In a proof-of-concept experiment, scientists demonstrated that you can create and fertilize human eggs in the lab using sperm, genes from skin cells, and the "shells" of existing egg cells. When you ...
Reuters

Scientists create human eggs using skin cells

The method could one day become a treatment for infertility A decade of further research needed, scientists say The process overcomes an obstacle that stymied previous attempts Significant safety ...
CNN

Scientists use human skin cells to create functional eggs, opening a door to new infertility treatments

Scientists have used human skin cells to create fertilizable eggs capable of producing early embryos, an advance that could expand possibilities for fertility treatment, according to new research. The ...
Des Moines Register

No ringing in the school year. Iowa's cell phone classroom ban is law. Will it help kids?

A new Iowa law requires public schools to create policies limiting student cell phone use during instructional time. Early reports from some Iowa schools show improved grades, attendance, and fewer ...
Berkshire Eagle

Still no cell signal in much of Lenox. Here’s what town leaders are considering to partially plug the gap

LENOX — Now that an oasis in the town’s wireless desert has turned out to be a mirage, is a 150-foot tower atop the new public safety center in play? The answer is maybe, though not right away, said ...