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Researchers quantify Cas9-caused off-target mutagenesis in mice

Scientists are finding new ways to improve the use of the CRISPR enzyme Cas9 and reduce the chances of off-target mutations in laboratory mice, according to new results from a research collaboration including Lauryl Nutter, PhD, Senior Director, Science and Technology Development at The Centre for Phenogenomics at The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) in… Read More: Researchers quantify Cas9-caused off-target mutagenesis in mice »

Al Interviews John Panigas | Executive Coach & Author

In this episode, Al interviews John Panigas, executive coach and author (recorded 8-21-19). Although John spent approximately 58 years struggling with depression, as the president of The Panigas Group of Companies, he helped grow them to become a $ 100 million business in twenty years. Hear how John met a therapist, received hypnotherapy, and finally… Read More: Al Interviews John Panigas | Executive Coach & Author »

What do I do if a school suddenly stops hiring me as a substitute teacher?

I am a substitute teacher, and I have seen many substitute teachers barred from working at a school, and they don’t know why. Now it has happened to me. I had a minor incident and spoke to the administrator, who said it didn’t sound serious, but I am now unable to get booked there. I… Read More: What do I do if a school suddenly stops hiring… »

Opioid Settlement Talks Stumble With Trial Set for Monday

CLEVELAND — After a long day of negotiations on Friday between major drug industry corporations and thousands of local governments and states suing over the companies’ role in the opioid epidemic, talks ended with the parties — even among the plaintiffs — still far apart. “We worked hard to put together a $ 48 billion… Read More: Opioid Settlement Talks Stumble With Trial Set for Monday »