Oxford’s cancer vaccine/immunotherapy combo to head for human trials

Oxford scientists have demonstrated a cancer vaccine and immunotherapy combo in mice. The vaccine boosted levels of tumor-hunting immune cells, while the immunotherapy made them more effective killers. Human trials are due to start within months.

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VW starts testing Kombi-inspired autonomous ID.Buzz vans in Munich

After first floating the concept of a futuristic electric minibus complete with an augmented reality HUD and removable dash a few years ago, Volkswagen has now offered the first glimpse of its self-driving ID.Buzz at the IAA Mobility show in Munich.

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The G-Wagen becomes an E-Wagen: Mercedes reveals Concept EQG

Everyone's favorite small block of flats on wheels will be going battery-electric. Mercedes-Benz has released a new Concept EQG, a "near-production study" on what an electric G-Wagen will look like, without losing its off-road capabilities.

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“Mini” CRISPR tool reworks inactive protein for better gene editing

The CRISPR gene-editing system is usually associated with the Cas9 protein, but that’s not the only option. Stanford scientists have now developed a CRISPR tool called CasMINI, using a much smaller protein that's able to enter human cells more easily.

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Segway’s first robotic lawn mower uses GPS to stay on course

Segway-Ninebot has rolled on into the autonomous lawn mower space with a robotic gardening solution that goes a little further than most, using GPS to navigate gardens with a high degree of precision.

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