A double gene-transfer therapy transformed the non-neuronal cells into rod photoreceptors in the retinas of animal models of congenital blindness.

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From determining structures to figuring out functions, brain-mapping scientists are applying new technologies to understand the hub of the central nervous system.

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There’s a new cell-based cancer immunotherapy on the block.

The scientific community said goodbye to a number of leading researchers this year.