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…
Mezcal Worm in a Bottle Yields Surprising DNA Results
Scientists decoded the true identity of the mezcal worm, long shrouded in myth. Credit: Stock A genetic study…
Suspect charged with capital murder after new tech leads to break in decades old cold case
SAN ANTONIO – A suspect has been arrested after a major break in a 20-year-old cold case. On…
Research sheds new light on depression’s biological roots
Researchers at McGill University and the Douglas Institute have identified two specific types of brain cells that are…
Next-gen sequencing reveals the regulatory potential of the non-coding genome
The non-coding genome, once dismissed as “junk DNA”, is now recognized as a fundamental regulator of gene expression…
Are hibernation ‘superpowers’ hiding in human DNA?
Share this Article You are free to share this article under the Attribution 4.0 International license. New genetic…
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…
10X Health’s Brandon Dawson on the Future of Fitness
10X Health’s CEO believes individualized, data-backed optimization is no longer optional for fitness professionals. Those who resist it…
AI-powered CRISPR tool enhances precision in gene editing
image: ©ipopba | iStock Researchers from the University of Zurich have developed an AI-driven gene editing method that…
Study: Genetic Variant Inherited from Neanderthals Reduces Activity of Key Muscle Enzyme
The Neanderthal variant in AMPD1 decreases its enzymatic activity by 25% in lab-produced proteins and by up to…