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…
Scientists Built a New Lifeform With Just 57 Genetic Instructions
Here’s what you’ll learn when you read this story: Most organisms on Earth have the same basic genetic…
Colorectal cancer identified by its unique microbial fingerprint
Colorectal cancer is unique in having its own microbial ‘fingerprint’ – according to new research from the University…
Breakthrough reveals how viruses efficiently pack genetic material
Researchers at San Diego State University and Michigan State University are shedding new light on how viruses meticulously…
Nanostructures boost CRISPR delivery for genetic medicine
With the power to rewrite the genetic code underlying countless diseases, CRISPR holds immense promise to revolutionize medicine.…
Genomic clues uncover early origins of multiple myeloma
A new study maps out the timeline of DNA damage for multiple myeloma, the second most common blood…
Researchers Have Cracked the Sweet Potato’s Unusually Complex DNA
Scientists have cracked the sweetpotato’s unusually complex DNA, uncovering its surprising ancestry and unlocking powerful tools to strengthen…
Male and female bovine embryos show distinct development paths
Cornell researchers have uncovered the genetic triggers that cause male and female bovine embryos to develop differently, as…
Scientists Create Synthetic Organism That Rewrites Life’s Universal Genetic Code
Low-temperature electron micrograph of a cluster of E. coli bacteria. Credit: Wikimedia Commons Scientists in the UK have…
How a single gene reshapes pain perception through polyamine signaling
A breakthrough discovery reveals how the SLC45A4 gene fine-tunes polyamine transport in sensory neurons, reshaping our understanding of…
Study reveals genome rewiring mechanism driving mantle cell lymphoma
Translocations are chromosomal “cut and paste” errors that drive many lymphomas, a type of blood cancer and the…
Denisovan DNA May Have Helped Ancient Humans Survive in Americas
Thousands of years ago, ancient Homo sapiens undertook a treacherous journey, crossing hundreds of km of ice over…