In vivo gene therapy cures infertility in mice

Plus: New evidence complicates the story of the peopling of the Americas, heat may melt away white fat, and more

View in browser May 3, 2022 Advertisement In Vivo Gene Therapy Cures Infertility in Mice By Dan Robitzski Mice rendered infertile through ovary cell–targeting mutations gave birth to seemingly normal offspring through natural mating after a virus-based gene therapy was injected into their ovaries.    Feature: The First Americans By Emma Yasinski New techniques have shown that people reached the New World far earlier than the long-standing estimate of 13,000 years ago, but scientists still debate exactly when humans arrived on the continent—and how.   Advertisement Keep Reading Heat May Melt Away White Fat By Sophie Fessl Local heat therapy induces browning of adipose tissue in mice and humans, a study finds, suggesting it could help treat obesity—though some experts have reservations.   Infographic: Simultaneously Studying Neuron Structure and Function Mosquito Memory: Pest Management's New Hurdle Q&A: Paleontology's Colonial Legacy   Advertisement Research Resources Symposium: Identifying Biomarkers to Guide Cancer Immunotherapy By The Scientist Creative Services Team An expert panel will discuss their efforts to identify new biomarkers for various cancers, including non-small cell lung cancer and clear cell renal cell carcinoma. They will also highlight the cutting-edge technologies they use to develop clinical applications for these biomarkers.   Guide: Cell and Gene Therapy from the Bench to the Clinic By Bio-Rad Researchers use ddPCR to monitor quality throughout therapy development.   May 2022 Interactive Crossword Puzzle By Emily Cox and Henry Rathvon Can you think of an 8-letter anesthetic used in childbirth?   Thanks for reading! I'm Christie, and I curate and edit this newsletter. My inbox is always open, so if you have thoughts or ideas about this newsletter or tips for our news team, I'd love to hear from you. Questions? Comments? News Tips? Was This Email Forwarded to You? Sign up here. Want More? We also offer curated newsletters that focus in on research areas, including Microbiology and Life. Advertisement Follow The Scientist       Never miss an email from The Scientist. Click here to add The Scientist to your safe-sender list. The Scientist, 1000 N West Street, Suite 1200,  Wilmington, Delaware, United States, 19801   Toll-Free: (888) 781-0328 | Phone: (705) 528-6888 Email: privacy@the-scientist.com www.the-scientist.com You received this email because you are subscribed to The Scientist Daily from The Scientist. Click to Unsubscribe | View Privacy Policy Stop receiving email from The Scientist