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We recently developed an embryo injection protocol for I. scapularis and provided proof-of-principle for gene-editing in ticks. (Sharma et al., 2020, preprint). While early embryology in ticks is still not completely understood, our preliminary work has opened the door for further refinement of the injection protocol and resulting gene-editing methods. However, heritable germline mutations in ticks remain to be demonstrated. We expect that development of the above-mentioned ancillary methods coupled with our embryo injection protocol will make the generation of transgenic ticks a routine laboratory procedure, similar to mosquitoes.
Quite obvious that Fauci and Collins were not exactly impartial when they are receiving royalties from Chinese and Russian companies.
Former National Institute of Allergies and Infectious Diseases director Dr. Anthony Fauci has said he donates all royalties to charity.
Custodia Bank, the financial institution that aims to bridge digital assets with the U.S. dollar payment system, is now live. Last month, Custodia started serving external business customers in select U.S. states, offering U.S. dollar deposits and government money market fund services, with bitcoin custody pending launch. The launch comes after overcoming regulatory pressures and challenges with the Federal Reserve Board.
Services now available include U.S. dollar deposits and U.S. government money market fund services, tailored to U.S.-based business customers. This includes digital asset businesses, fintechs, banks, corporate treasurers, trusts, pension funds, and start-ups. The bank’s strategy is to eventually serve customers worldwide, providing enhanced regulatory clarity and minimized transactional risk with its unique reserve model.
Custodia operates under the first special purpose depository institution (SPDI) legal and regulatory framework in the United States. This approach allows the bank to offer a full suite of financial services for both U.S. dollars and digital assets. Demand deposit accounts are protected under a 100% reserve requirement, and the bank offers API solutions for programmable accounts, payments, settlement, and future custody products, Custodia’s website discloses.
In January 2023, the Federal Reserve Board issued a denial for Custodia’s application to become a member of the system, citing “significant safety and soundness risks” related to crypto assets and an insufficient risk management framework. The denial reflected broader regulatory skepticism towards digital assets and narrow banking techniques. However, Custodia’s perseverance and alignment with Wyoming’s innovative legal framework for SPDIs have allowed them to navigate these challenges and emerge as a regulated bank.
So, Sunday Aug 13th?