Missing Y gene linked to male infertility
Reading time: 2 minutesMonika Ward in her lab. University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa scientists have uncovered a direct…
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…
Polo’s Future: How Gene-Edited Horses Are Changing the Game
Gene-editing technology has taken its first bold steps into the arena of polo, as the world’s first…
Gene-Therapy Treatment Of Infant With Rare Genetic Condition Successful In World First » TwistedSifter
Pexels When baby KJ was born with a rare disease, which could cause a potentially fatal amount of…
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…
Will China’s new chromosome editing tool unlock new wave of genetic advances?
A group of Chinese scientists has overcome a challenge that stumped biologists for decades by developing a new…
Decoding macrophage immune responses with gene editing and machine learning
Fighting off pathogens is a tour de force that must happen with speed and precision. A team of…
Diabetic Man With Gene-Edited Cells Produces His Own Insulin—No Transplant Drugs Required
A new case study offers a tantalizing glimpse into the potential future of transplantation medicine. A man with…
Scientists rewrite life’s code to create virus-resistant bacteria
In a landmark feat of genetic engineering, researchers at the MRC Laboratory of Molecular Biology (LMB) in Cambridge…
Empowering our communities and region with Genomics | Featured Columnists
As biotechnology continues to advance rapidly, it is vital for communities in Micronesia to understand not only the…