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CRISPR Gene Editing Makes Stem Cells ‘Invisible’ to Immune System

Test February 18, 2019 - 8:52am
UCSF scientists have used the CRISPR-Cas9 gene-editing system to create the first pluripotent stem cells that are functionally “invisible” to the immune system.
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MLB tiers: Ranking baseball's best third basemen

TEst 4 February 18, 2019 - 5:52am
The third base position is loaded with young All-Stars, including several who have yet to hit their prime years.

Kenley Jansen hoping higher spin rate will help him sizzle

TEst 4 February 18, 2019 - 5:52am
The Dodgers' closer is aiming to get more movement on his cutter in an attempt to rebound from an erratic 2018.

Who is baseball's real home run king?

TEst 4 February 18, 2019 - 5:52am
We break down the cases for why you might crown Barry Bonds, Hank Aaron or Babe Ruth.

Reports: Hechavarria, Mets reach minors deal

TEst 4 February 17, 2019 - 11:50pm
Veteran shortstop Adeiny Hechavarria and the Mets have agreed to a minor league contract with an invitation to spring training, according to multiple reports.

Pitch clocks coming to spring training games

TEst 4 February 17, 2019 - 8:48pm
Aiming to speed up the pace of play in baseball, Major League Baseball commissioner Rob Manfred says the league will begin implementing pitch clocks in spring training games.

Source: Infielder Moustakas back to Brewers

TEst 4 February 17, 2019 - 2:47pm
Free-agent third baseman Mike Moustakas is returning to the Brewers on a one-year contract, a source confirmed to ESPN.

Pujols, Ohtani eyeing return for Opening Day

TEst 4 February 17, 2019 - 2:47pm
Despite being in different stages of both their careers and their respective rehabs, Albert Pujols and Shohei Ohtani are both eyeing a return to the Los Angeles Angels' starting lineup by Opening Day.

Judge entering spring training at full health

TEst 4 February 17, 2019 - 11:47am
Aaron Judge is entering spring training at full health and, according to Yankees manager Aaron Boone, is "as healthy as he's been probably since he's been in the big leagues."

Cano, 36, says he feels 25 as he reports to Mets

TEst 4 February 17, 2019 - 11:47am
New York Mets infielder Robinson Cano had a youthful perspective after reporting to spring training with the New York Mets.

Bumgarner: Refusal to pitch after opener a joke

TEst 4 February 17, 2019 - 11:47am
Madison Bumgarner was joking when he told manager Bruce Bochy he absolutely refuses to pitch behind an opener.

Nats' Zimmerman: Trying to win should be norm

TEst 4 February 17, 2019 - 11:47am
Ryan Zimmerman finds it odd that so many teams now feel the need to announce they are trying to win.

Reliever Loup agrees to 1-year deal with Padres

TEst 4 February 17, 2019 - 11:47am
Left-hander Aaron Loup and the San Diego Padres have agreed to a one-year contract that guarantees $1.4 million, a deal that includes a team option for 2020.

Stroman wants deal, upset by Jays' front office

TEst 4 February 17, 2019 - 11:47am
Marcus Stroman expressed frustration with the direction of the Blue Jays, saying he wants a long-term deal with the team but that front-office officials aren't returning the interest.

Olney: If Bryce or Manny go to Philly, they'd better get dirty

TEst 4 February 17, 2019 - 8:46am
There's one thing Philadelphia wants from stars, and if either of baseball's top free agents sign there, they'd better deliver.

Davis wants multiyear deal from Athletics

TEst 4 February 17, 2019 - 8:46am
Majors home run leader Khris Davis would like a multiyear deal from the Oakland Athletics to stay with the franchise at least three more years.

Does CC Sabathia have a Hall of Fame future?

TEst 4 February 16, 2019 - 5:58pm
The big left-hander has said that the 2019 season will be his last, but it could help punch his ticket to Cooperstown.

Tebow enters Mets camp 'all in' on baseball

TEst 4 February 16, 2019 - 5:58pm
Expected to open the season with Triple-A Syracuse, Mets prospect Tim Tebow knows this is an important spring training as he continues his quest to make it to the major leagues.

Ichiro back in M's camp, looking 'unbelievable'

TEst 4 February 16, 2019 - 5:58pm
Ichiro Suzuki, in Mariners camp on a minor league deal, checked in at camp with only 7 percent body fat. "He looks unbelievable," GM Jerry Dipoto said.

Source: Giants agree to deal with OF Maybin

TEst 4 February 16, 2019 - 2:58pm
The San Francisco Giants have agreed to a deal with outfielder Cameron Maybin to bring the 32-year-old to camp as a non-roster invitee.

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