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This New Gene Editing Technique Could Help Treat ALS

In a study published in Cell, the UCDS team tested their new tool by correcting the kinds of molecular errors that cause people to develop microsatellite repeat expansion diseases, such as hereditary amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and Huntington’s disease.

You Wouldn't Believe What Was Used to Create This Art

Ghidaq al-Nizar and Giulia Bernadelli are two such artists. Using leftover coffee from the morning brew and clumsy spills, they create exceptionally detailed scenes and portraits. These are their amazing creations.

These Remarkable Ceilings Are a Different Kind of Art!

The unique designs are so complex and beautiful it makes you wanna visit each and every one of them. 1) Fatima Masumeh Shrine, Qom, Iran source 2) Nasir Al-Mulk Mosque, Shiraz, Iran source 3) Nasir Al-Mulk Mosque, Shiraz, Iran source 4) Sheikh Lutf Allah Mosque, Isfahan, Iran source 5) Nasir Al-Mulk

24 Middle Eastern Hotels that Redefine Luxury.

Burj Al Arab – Dubai 2. Emirates Palace Hotel – Abu Dhabi 3. St Regis – Abu Dhabi 4. King David Hotel – Jerusalem, Israel 5. Waldorf Astoria Jeddah Qasr Al Sharq – Saudi Arabia 6. Al Areen Palace & Spa – Bahrain 7. Al Bustan Ritz Carlton – Oman 8. Le Gray - Beirut 9.

The World's Most Luxurious Hotel...

Burj Al Arab (Meaning: Tower of the Arabs) is a luxury hotel located in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. At 321 m (1,053 ft), it is the fourth tallest hotel in the world.

The Stunning Winners of the 2020 HIPA Nature Photo Contest

For the ninth year in a row, The Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum International Photography Award (HIPA) was given to the best photographers from around the world, and this year's contestants were united by the very same overarching theme - water.

Are Your Donations Going Where They're Needed? Find Out

Instead, we often are convinced to donate to causes that sound more “sexy” (like the ALS “Ice Bucket Challenge”). Here is a simple infographic, followed by a textual breakdown to show you the comparison between donations and number of deaths (in the U.S.).

If Heaven is Full of Gardens, They Must Look Like This...

This beautiful flower garden, found in the Al Ain Paradise garden in the United Arab Emirates, is one of the most beautiful and colorful gardens in the world. Every year, thousand come visit this aromatic and colorful place.

Cheers! 8 European Brews All Beer-Lovers Need to Taste

That being said, there isn’t one type of European beer, and each nation excels in its own specialized type of beer or ale.

This Imam Lives in a Special Kind of Palace. Wow.

Perched atop a rock pinnacle at the famous Wadi Dhahr Valley, near the capital city of Sana, Yemen, is Dar al-Hajar, better known as the Imam’s Rock Palace. It is an iconic symbol of Yemen, whose picture can be found on postcards, magazines, bills, water bottles and on and on.

The Cinque Terre Are the World's Most Beautiful Villages..

Monterosso al Mare This village has the other members of the Cinque Terre licked when it comes to good beaches. Monterosso al Mare is situated on the northwest coast, and is home to plenty of wine and artisanal shops, as well as hotels and restaurants.

All Aboard the Animal Kingdom Tour - Beautiful.

All Aboard the Animal Kingdom Tour - Beautiful. animals, cute, photos, funny, adorable Al aboard! It's time for some simple fun with beautiful and adorable animals.

Welcome to the Ancient and Secret City of Petra...

In Arabic it is called: "Al-batra ") is a historical and archeological city in the southern Jordanian governorate of Ma'an, that is famous for its rock-cut architecture. Another name for Petra is the Rose City due to the color of the stone, out of which it is carved.