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1. Scientists Program CRISPR to Fight Viruses in Human Cells
   A common gene editing enzyme could be used to disable RNA viruses such as flu or Ebola
   
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2. New Gene-Editing Tool Could Fix Genetic Defects--with Fewer Unwanted Effects
   “Prime editing” can potentially correct almost any type of mutation, but it requires much more testing before clinical use
   
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3. Congressional Ignorance Leaves the U.S. Vulnerable to Cyberthreats
   Security experts say that lawmakers’ bills fall short of needed protections
   
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4. Why Do Some People Need Less Sleep? It's in Their DNA
   U.C.S.F. researchers find a gene for flourishing with less shut-eye
   
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5. Vaginal Fluid Transplants Hold Promise but Raise Safety Concerns
   A small study tested the approach for treating a common bacterial infection by restoring a healthy microbiome
   
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