– Manuscript – A group of health experts recently announced that a new gene editing treatment for sickle cell disease was safe for patients. The treatment could provide a new cure that attacks the disease at its genetic source. Sickle cell disease (SCD) is a genetic blood disorder that affects millions of people worldwide. The disease is common in places with high cases … [Read more...] about Possible New Cure for Sickle Cell Disease
Archives for December 2023
Man Receives World’s First Eye Transplant
– Manuscript – A hospital in New York City recently said it had successfully performed the world’s first eye transplant and the patient is doing well. New York University Langone Health said it performed the surgery last May. Hospital officials say it will be some time before it is known if the 46-year-old patient, Aaron James, will see with the new eye. But the … [Read more...] about Man Receives World’s First Eye Transplant
New Beatles Song Created with a Little Help from AI
– Manuscript – A “new” song from the Beatles, with help from artificial intelligence, comes out next week. The song, called Now And Then, will be available on November 2. It is part of a single along with Love Me Do. In 1962, Love Me Do came out as the first Beatles single. Now And Then comes from the same group of unreleased recordings written by Beatle John Lennon, … [Read more...] about New Beatles Song Created with a Little Help from AI
Ignite (News Words)
– Manuscript – Welcome to the Voice of America's News Words. On October 7, the ruling Hamas group in the Gaza Strip launched a widespread and deadly air and ground attack on Israel. Ignite The surprise attack by the militant group Hamas ignited a war between them and Israel that is deadlier than their past wars. Thousands of people have been killed in the violence, … [Read more...] about Ignite (News Words)
Mixed Feelings (Idioms)
– Manuscript – Welcome to English in a Minute! Humans have many complex feelings and emotions. But what does mixed feelings mean? Let's listen. Mixed Feelings Speaker A: So, Anna, do you like the location of the new office building?Speaker B: I have mixed feelings. It's closer to my home, but there are no sticker stores nearby. What am I supposed to do on my lunch … [Read more...] about Mixed Feelings (Idioms)
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