Hot Topics in Cell Biology

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As the name suggests, I am hoping for members to share topics that are the focus and discussion among scientists right now in cell biology. I am interested in synthetic biology, which I believe falls in this category and would like to learn about others.

 

Specifics and examples are not required but certainly welcomed.

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Gene therapy - This field focus on transferring gene to human cells.

 

RNA interference (RNAi) - This technique prevents gene expression by inhibiting RNA translation

 

Genome editing - People have discovered and developed enzymes that can remove genes from the genome. It is possible to remove HIV from the human genome.

 

Drug delivery - Synthetic lipoproteins can be used to deliver drugs specifically to cancer cells

 

DNA synthesis - This allows us to create life from digital code. The DNA sequence of a virus (not considered life) was sent over the Internet and the virus was created by synthesising the genome.

 

DNA sequence - Used for disease diagnosis

 

Stem cell research - Used for disease modelling currently but it will be used to treat disease and grow organs

 

Monoclonal antibodies

 

Genetic engineering - Mostly a field concerned with altering bacteria and plants for beneficial products

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stem cell research

cancer cell research

primary cells and transfected cell lines

Cytokines & Growth Factors