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  • The Sex Life Of Coral: Why Scientists Think It Could Save Us All

    Nathan Eagle

    September 11, 2017 |

    Honolulu Civil Beat |

    Multi-Media |

    Over 3000 Words

    Response Location: United States, Kaneohe, Hawaii

    Climate change is destroying coral reefs at a startling rate - threatening the livelihoods of millions of people, increasing the damage caused by storm surges, and affecting the amount of CO2 in the atmosphere. Scientists are now exploring revolutionary - and sometimes controversial - methods to learn more about and preserve coral reefs, including selective breeding of those species proven to survive conditions such as high toxicity and heat, and cultivating the regrowth of colonies one centimeter at a time.

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  • Race to Decode Coral DNA to Save World's Reefs From Extinction

    Erica Cirino

    August 28, 2017 |

    News Deeply |

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    800-1500 Words

    Response Location: United States, Honolulu, Hawaii

    After nearly back-to-back coral bleaching events made headlines internationally, there's been an increased awareness around the need to save what's left of the species. The newest strategy being implemented has to do with genetic technology that helps scientists determine via DNA markers which types of coral may be the most weak and the most resilient. “Scientists’ goal right now should be to take the steps necessary to optimize coral species so that each successive generation is more resilient,” explains marine biologist Ruth Gates. Although still early in its debut, this is the goal of genetic technology.

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  • Threatened Species? Science to the (Genetic) Rescue!

    Laura Poppick

    April 27, 2017 |

    Smithsonian |

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    1500-3000 Words

    Response Location: United States, Richmond, Indiana

    As climate change, human encroachment, and habitat loss increasingly threaten the existence of numerous species around the world, some scientists are turning to a controversial and complex method to try and bring populations back from the brink. Genetic rescue is the method of reintroducing biodiversity into the reproductive pool of an endangered species - either by relocating individuals from one area to another or even directly editing their genetic material - and has been successful in preventing the extension of animals like the Florida panther and prairie chicken.

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  • One Weight-Loss Approach Fits All? No, Not Even Close

    Gina Kolata

    December 12, 2016 |

    The New York Times |

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    1500-3000 Words

    Response Location: United States

    Losing weight is a struggle for many people and research has shown that one diet does not fit all, some people lose weight on a diet while others gain. For obese individuals, the way to lose weight may be highly personalized and involve a specific diet type, counting calories, or one of many different medications.

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  • Autism's full spectrum

    Amy Yee

    May 04, 2016 |

    Spectrum News |

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    Over 3000 Words

    Response Location: United States, Chicago, Illinois

    Minority families often miss out on treatment or get left out of research — an ethical failure. New projects are illuminating autism’s diverse shades and aim to provide care to all members of society.

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  • The Doctor Who Started a Cancer Treatment Revolution

    Alan Jeffries

    April 19, 2016 |

    Bloomberg |

    Video |

    5-15 Minutes

    Response Location: United States, Bethesda, Maryland

    Immunotherapy has shown promise as an alternative to radiation, chemotherapy, or surgery for treating certain kinds of cancer. By modifying the body’s own immune system to fight lymphoma, Doctor Steve Rosenberg has seen success in clinical trials. The technique has benefitted from recent breakthroughs in genetic engineering that allows for the reprogramming of immune cells.

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  • DNA Analysis, More Accessible Than Ever, Opens New Doors

    Gina Kolata

    February 18, 2013 |

    The New York Times |

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    Response Location: United States, The Woodlands, Texas

    A few years ago, a genetic sequencing test was so difficult and expensive that it was generally only available to participants in research projects like those sponsored by the National Institutes of Health. But the price has plunged in just a few years from tens of thousands of dollars to around $7,000 to $9,000 for a family.

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  • The Man Who Had HIV and Now Does Not

    Tina Rosenberg

    May 29, 2011 |

    New York Magazine |

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    Response Location: Germany, Berlin

    The medical community had essentially given up hope for a cure for aids and thus little to no money was devoted to the research. A man with aids was cured in Berlin, by an optimistic doctor and a stem-cell transplant, and the medical community has begun researching again to see if the solution is replicable on a larger scale.

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