Babies With Three Genetic Sources

Britain is hoping to alter the desperate future of children diagnosed with damaged mitochondria before they’re even born. Through a possible “mitochondrial donation,” women will be able to donate their healthy eggs to a mother whose fertilized egg contains damaged mitochondria. The only kicker to the transplant operation is that the child born from the donation will then carry the genes of three people: the …

Cinderella’s Glass Slipper Goes Designer

In anticipation of their upcoming live-action film inspired by “Cinderella,” Disney called upon nine luxury designers to dream up their take on the glass slipper. Ranging from Paul Andrew to Jimmy Choo, Salvatore Ferragamo, Stuart Weitzman and more, each designer submitted a sketch of their distinctive vision, which will later be realized by Saks Fifth Avenue. Be sure to catch the entire collection in Saks’ …

Timelapse Kidney Growth

Through a set of incredible timelapse images, Researchers at the University of Edinburgh’s Roslin Institute were able to track a key molecule called beta-catenin as it orchestrated the construction of a mouse kidney. This new discovery will allow scientists to manipulate beta-catenin concentrations in future organ growth, making it possible to instruct cells to develop specific parts of organs. The successful use of timelapse imaging …