Vertex hope to market what would be the first FDA-approved CRISPR treatment in the U.S. by the end of the year,
So cool.
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Trooper crawls into drainage pipe to rescue missing dog
CONKLIN, N.Y. (AP) — A missing golden retriever named Lilah, discovered deep inside a culvert pipe in upstate New York, could not be lured out by her owner with peanut butter dog treats or cheese. In the end, State Trooper Jimmy Rasaphone decided to crawl about 15 feet (5 meters) into the pipe under a rural road to rescue Lilah, despite the extremely tight fit.
Source: Trooper crawls into drainage pipe to rescue missing dog
Scary, but well done!
Scientists Turn Brazilian Tree Bark Into Promising Treatment for Leukaemia
Compounds from a Brazilian tree bark can now be used to treat acute myeloid leukaemia after a new technique that delivers it straight into the cancer cell.
Source: Scientists Turn Brazilian Tree Bark Into Promising Treatment for Leukaemia
Fascinating.
The New York Public Library is giving away 500,000 books for free this summer
They’re all for keeps!
Source: The New York Public Library is giving away 500,000 books for free this summer
Great idea!
In rare medical procedure, these two women share one liver
“This is an extremely rare procedure,” said Koji Hashimoto, a surgeon at Cleveland Clinic.
Source: In rare medical procedure, these two women share one liver
Amazing.
After Nearly 6 Decades Helping Students Cross Busy Camden County Road, ‘Queen Of Walt Whitman Boulevard’ Retires
The “Queen of Walt Whitman Boulevard,” as she’s known, says her love of children is what kept her coming back to work for decades.
Well done!
Islanders save lost luggage couple’s wedding
An American couple’s luggage – including the bride’s dress – disappeared en-route to Scotland.
Source: Islanders save lost luggage couple’s wedding
Wonderful.
Portugal is building Europe’s largest floating solar plant
A solar electric plant in a hydro dam provides clear advantages over locating an equally large plant on land.
Source: Portugal is building Europe’s largest floating solar plant
Makes so much sense.
Ukrainian Man Ventures Into War-Torn Streets To Continue Late Wife’s Mission To Feed Homeless Pets
This is what true love looks like.
Source: Ukrainian Man Ventures Into War-Torn Streets To Continue Late Wife’s Mission To Feed Homeless Pets
Very cool.
Flint Pastor Builds Laundromat To Help Families Experiencing Hygiene Poverty
Lead Pastor Robinson, of Good Church, had never considered a nearby, affordable laundry facility could be of greater importance than dinner, but he has since learned about “hygiene poverty” — or the condition of being unable to afford hygiene products — and its effects.
Source: Flint Pastor Builds Laundromat To Help Families Experiencing Hygiene Poverty
What a great idea.