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Yolanda Ridge

Middle Grade Author and Science Writer

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Tag: Gene Editing

CRISPR and CORONAVIRUS

Posted on September 1, 2020August 21, 2020 by yridge

As I write this post, we still don’t really know. But here are some ways scientists are using CRISPR to fight the coronavirus that causes Covid-19: 1. TESTING As I mentioned in my brief post titled CRISPR and COVID, the first test for Covid-19 using CRISPR was approved for use in the US by the […]

Posted in CRISPR, WritingTagged Coronavirus, COVID-19, CRISPR, Gene Editing, Immunity, Testing, Treatment, Vaccine

CRISPR and SPACE

Posted on August 25, 2020August 25, 2020 by yridge

Sound like something from a low budget science fiction film? Maybe. But let’s take a look at what kinds of changes might be necessary for humans to be able to live happily ever after somewhere far, far away.  BECOMING ALIEN There are lots of things we’d have to consider in adapting ourselves to life on […]

Posted in CRISPR, WritingTagged Astornaut, CRISPR, Gene Editing, Human engineering, Space

CRISPR and VISION

Posted on August 18, 2020August 14, 2020 by yridge

LCA10 Leber’s congenital amaurosis (LCA) is the leading cause of blindness in childhood. The symptoms of LCA vary, but most people born with the condition are legally blind. They may only be able to differentiate between dark and light and see limited movement. There are several types of LCA. Type 10 is caused by a […]

Posted in CRISPR, WritingTagged Blind, CRISPR, Gene Editing, Gene Therapy, LCA, Vision Impairment

CRISPR and CATS

Posted on August 11, 2020August 11, 2020 by yridge

ALLERGIES Over 10% of people are allergic to cats. For them, the gentle purr of a feline friend comes with anything from sneezing and sniffling to skin rashes and asthma. So what do you do if you love cats (or hate mice) but can’t breathe when Fluffy is around? The options are limited: Antihistamines (pills […]

Posted in CRISPR, WritingTagged Allergies, Cats, CRISPR, Gene Editing

CRISPR and COFFEE

Posted on August 4, 2020August 4, 2020 by yridge

HOW TO DO DECAF There are several different ways to decaffeinate coffee. The most common methods involve soaking unroasted coffee beans and adding a solvent to draw the caffeine out of the bean. If you enjoy your java sans caffeine, you may want to stop reading now. But if you want to know more, here’s some detail: […]

Posted in CRISPR, WritingTagged Coffee, CRISPR, Decaf, Gene Editing

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