Unlocking hidden soil microbes for new antibiotics
Most bacteria cannot be cultured in the lab-and that’s been bad news for medicine. Many of our frontline…
Genetic mutation in some East Asians linked to aldehyde storm and increased liver disease risk
Researchers have identified the mechanism by which a common genetic mutation increases liver disease risk. Their findings suggest…
World’s Oldest Microbial DNA Discovered in Ancient Mammoth Remains
Researchers have recovered over a million-year-old microbial DNA from mammoth remains, including microbes that may have shaped their…
Atlas Blue Butterfly Has 229 Pairs of Chromosomes, Scientists Find
Scientists at the Wellcome Sanger Institute and the Institut de Biologia Evolutiva in Spain have sequenced the genome…
Google Doodle features DNA chemistry to mark start of school year
To celebrate the start of the school year in the US, Google featured a Doodle highlighting DNA…
Rare ABCA7 gene variants linked to Alzheimer’s risk
A new study from MIT neuroscientists reveals how rare variants of a gene called ABCA7 may contribute to…
Parkview Health offers no-cost DNA insights to Fort Wayne area | News
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WFFT) — Parkview Health has expanded its DNA Insights program, allowing the public to participate…
‘Rogue’ DNA rings identified as drivers of aggressive brain cancer
An international team of scientists has revealed how rogue rings of DNA that float outside of our chromosomes…
World-class genomic testing for Australian Wagyu producers
Australian Wagyu Association has confirmed international genomics leader Weatherbys Scientific as a new genotyping provider for its 1400-plus…
Unlocking the secrets of oral bacteria to fight tooth decay
If Wenjun Zhang has her way, no one will ever have to brush or floss again. Zhang, a…
New technology embeds unique genetic identifiers in engineered cells
Genetically engineered cell lines used in biomedical research have long been prone to misidentification and unauthorized use, wasting…
Gardaí will prepare DPP file after new DNA tests – The Irish Times
Gardaí will prepare a file for the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) when they receive results of DNA…