New generation of CRISPR shows safer path to treating genetic diseases
A new generation of CRISPR technology developed at UNSW Sydney offers a safer path to treating genetic diseases…
Scientists Create Ultimate Antiviral Using Rare “Superpower” Genetic Mutation
A rare genetic mutation that causes a deficiency in an immune regulator called ISG15 is known to make…
Decoding the firmness: genetic clues to better blueberries
As global consumption of blueberries continues to soar, driven by their antioxidant-rich “superfood” status, growers face rising pressure…
The science of transgenerational trauma, epigenetics and hope for healing
Dr Tara-Lyn Camilleri studies epigenetics and the transgenerational effects of trauma. Photo: SUPPLIED Do we inherit the effects…
CRISPR-GPT for agentic automation of gene-editing experiments
Building AI co-pilot harnessing LLM’s reasoning ability CRISPR-GPT supports four major gene-editing modalities and 22 gene-editing experiment tasks…
Tech execs are paying top dollar to breed smarter babies, report claims
Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The…
Scientists map TB’s global evolution, paving way for targeted vaccines
Study finds eight genetic variations in TB bacteria linked to different world regions — breakthrough could improve vaccines…
Giant Dormant Virus Found in Algae Could Revolutionize Genetics
In 2025, scientists at Virginia Tech made an extraordinary discovery while studying a simple green alga, Chlamydomonas reinhardtii.…
Farmer attempts to save ancient ‘super trees’ by cloning their DNA: ‘They are survivors’
A Michigan man has found his calling, seeking to reproduce some of the oldest and biggest trees ever…
Global Biobank Study Reveals Diverse Dementia Genetics
In a groundbreaking study published in Nature Communications, researchers have unveiled an unprecedented biobank-scale genetic characterization of Alzheimer’s…