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Precision genome editing with DNA base editors
Abstract Base editing is a precision genome-editing methodology that enables the programmable installation of point mutations with high efficiency. Two major classes of base editors have been developed: cytosine base editors introducing C·G-to-T·A edits, and adenine base editors introducing A·T-to-G·C edits. Since their introduction, base editor use has expanded substantially, and base editors have been applied in many biological and biomedical applications.
Jason Mercier Describes Aria Private Games As A ‘Tragedy’ For Poker
06:19 07 Aug The World Series of Poker pushed a few big stories into the background this past month or two, and the ongoing ‘private games’ saga at the Aria was one of them – Jason Mercier the latest to publicly denounce the casino’s policy… As we reported last year, a furious row erupted on Twitter over the Aria’s policy of ‘reserved seating’ – one which in practice means you can’t play if the other players don’t want you there.
The Perfect Poker Tournament Part 4: Which Satellite Tournaments Are Best?
The Perfect Poker Tournament Part 4: Which Satellite Tournaments Are Best? December 10, 2018 Paul Seaton In the first three parts of our exclusive series of articles, we’ve been discussing what constitutes the perfect poker tournament. We looked at the table occupancy, the poker format, and discussed the antes. In this last part of the series, we spoke to our five poker professionals about which satellites players of all levels should play.
MPNPT at the Battle of Malta Main Event Attracts a Record 3,815 Entries
The MPNPT at the Battle of Malta has been a massive success. The tournament has attracted a festival-record 3,815 entrants to generate a huge €1,850,750 prize pool. The number of entrants is more than double of the previous record for a tournament in Malta, which incidentally was last year's Battle of Malta. The Eden Arena at the InterContinental Hotel was jam-packed on Saturday, Oct.
His and Hers Poker: Small Sizing Adjustments Can Make a Big Difference
Greetings, Poker Friends! This week we are going to examine a hand in which Tracey feels she could have made a few small adjustments to her bet sizing. Read on and see if you agree. Hero (Tracey) is at a $2/$5 table at the Borgata in the early morning on Saturday. The primary Villain for this hand is a recreational player in his early 40s. He has been at the table for less than a half-hour, but he already seems to be on tilt.
XL Eclipse Day 10: Get Ready for the $1,000,000 GTD Main Event!
On the tenth day of the XL Eclipse Series on 888poker, players could compete in three new tournaments, with the XL Eclipse #28 - $30,000 6-Max as the highlight of the day. The $30 buy-in Mini edition and a $55 buy-in Late edition started as well. The Main Event with a guarantee of $1,000,000 starts tonight, at 8 p.m. GMT. Playing in this event will cost you $1,050, but there are still plenty of opportunities to get in cheaper.
Top 5 Reasons to Play at Chumba Casino
Have you heard of Chumba Casino yet? If yes, I’m sure you’re a loyal player there already. Like I am. If not, then I’m happy I’ll be the one who introduces it to you. Chumba Casino is one of the best gaming platforms out there. Especially, if you love Casino games and live in the United States. And I’m about to tell you why. Can’t tell that about many Casinos, right? Gambling laws are pretty strict here. Most of the US players can enjoy Casino games only at brick-and-mortar Casinos.
US Online Briefing: 'NguyenMoon32' Wins $29K
It was another huge day for online poker players on Sunday but none bigger than that of "NguyenMoon32", who won the WSOP.com $100,000 GTD Sunday for $29,177. Read on to learn how this player and many more won big on Sunday. Here's a full look at the Sunday results at partypoker NJ, BorgataPoker.com, PlayMGM, WSOP.com NJ, WSOP.com Nevada, 888poker NJ, the three 888poker clients in Delaware, and Global Poker.
2018 WSOP Player of the Year: Deeb On Top Ahead of Yu, Hennigan, Cada
There's just one day left to go in the 2018 World Series of Poker, and last night the 2018 WSOP Player of the Year leaderboard was updated one final time for the summer. The still-to-be-completed Event #78: $1,000,000 Big One for One Drop does not count toward the POY standings, which means the current rankings will remain the same until results start coming in from the 2018 World Series of Poker Europe later this year.
888poker 8-Team Day 4 Update: Arseniy Karmatskiy vs. Chris Moorman
Day 4 of the 2018 World Series of Poker Main Event saw the final four players in the 888poker 8-Team Competition return to action. After five levels of play, the number was cut in half with just two captains – Arseniy Karmatskiy (Team Russia) and Chris Moorman (Team UK) – left in the mix. Among the teams, which are each comprised of a captain, wingman and an online qualifier, out of the running are Spain, Canada, Sweden, Brazil and Germany.
Hutter & Altman Bag Big in WSOP Main Event; ~300 Remain After Day 4
Less than five percent of the field remains in the 2018 World Series of Poker Main Event at the close of Day 4, with about 310 players of the 7,784 runners remaining in contention at Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino. Two notable American pros finished in the top three at the close of a long day that saw the players grind through five-and-a-half levels of play and walk out the doors more than 13 hours after they showed up.
Sunday Briefing: Chris Moorman Wins the Sunday Warm-Up
The legendary 888poker sponsored Chris “Moorman1” Moorman secured the 360th victory of his online poker tournament career on Apr. 15 when he triumphed in the PokerStars Sunday Warm-Up. Moorman is now rapidly approaching $15 million in online cashes. Chris Moorman marched to his 360th online poker tournament victory on Apr. 15 in the PokerStars Sunday Warm-Up. Let that figure settle in for a moment. Moorman has won 360 tournaments, an incredible figure to say the least.
partypoker LIVE MILLIONS Grand Final Surpasses €10M Guarantee; Zinno Leads
By the time the registration for Day 1c had closed, and level four was underway for Day 1d, it was clear that the ambitious guaranteed prize pool of €10,000,000 for the 2018 partypoker LIVE MILLIONS Grand Final Barcelona €10,300 Main Event was surpassed. What followed was the confirmation of Casino Barcelona as one of the hotbeds of tournament poker in Europe, and the fourth and final starting day closed with 304 entries to boost the field to 1,175 entries total.
Will Dorey Captures Chip Lead After MPNPT Bratislava Day 1b Triples 1a Field Size
The second flight of the €550 MPN Poker Tour Bratislava Main Event is in the bag, and so are the chips of 97 players who will be returning along with the 26 Day 1a survivors to fight for the money and beyond. While the total prize pool and payouts are yet to be announced with late registration open until the start of Day 2 at 1 p.m. CEST, the €150,000 guarantee has been surpassed with room to spare, as a bumper 232-runner field turned out for Day 1b.
Western New York Poker Challenge: A Massive Field in the $200 Event
The 2018 Western New York Poker Challenge got underway at the Seneca Niagra Resort & Casino as Event #1: $200 No-Limit Hold'em kicked off at 10 A.M. The first of four Day 1 flights attracted a total of 146 entries with just 22 securing a seat for Day 2. After 14 levels of 30 minutes each on Day 1a, former Niagra Falls Poker champion Daniel Wagner (lead photo) bagged the largest stack carrying a healthy 325,000 towards Sunday's Day 2. Wagner steamrolled his competition en route to the chip lead.
Sunday Briefing: Fabia Bonatto Wins the Sunday Million for $173K
Coming at you slightly later than usual due to the Easter holidays is this week’s Sunday Briefing, which highlights some of the biggest results from 888poker partypoker and PokerStars’ major online tournaments held on Apr. 1. As is usually the case, it was PokerStars where the biggest cash prize was won, one weighing in at a shade under $173,000. Let’s discover who got their hands on that substantial haul.
WSOP.com Live Updates for Tournament #15673
Come read the latest updates for poker tournament #15673. See hand by hand action, photos, bustouts, commentary, level info, and more...
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