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Disease-fighters disrupt mosquito’s genes with molecular scissors
The following is an edited excerpt. Scientists at Virginia Tech have disrupted the genes that control eye color in mosquitoes, ...
African-American’s Y chromosome sparks shift in evolutionary timetable
The following is an excerpt. Scientists say an African-American male's odd genetic signature suggests that the human Y chromosome's lineage goes back ...
Five most common mental illnesses may share genetic root
The following is an excerpt. The biggest study yet into genetics and mental health has come up with a stunning ...
Why aren’t we arguing over stem cells anymore?
I'm sure if I did a deep enough Google search, I'd find some reference to stem cells coming up during the recent ...
Book: How synthetic biology will reinvent nature and ourselves
In the future, genetically modified organisms could be making our medicines, our fuel, our housewares, our houses — and they ...
New life for the dead: Stem cells from corpses’ scalps
Death will come for us all one day, but life will not fade from our bodies all at once. After ...
New procedure uses stem cells and patient’s own body fat to rebuild breasts
It's almost every woman's dream: Getting rid of unwanted fat and getting a breast enhancement at the same time ...
Marijuana based drug may “turn off” gene that causes breast cancer
The "medical" bit of medical marijuana may be legitimate after all: Turns out a component of cannabis fights cancer, according ...
Greenpeace “out to sea” on GM rice issue, bioethicist says
Greenpeace, perhaps best known for its battles at sea to protect whales and the oceans, has gotten itself involved in ...
Gene therapy cures siblings of “bubble boy” syndrome
Abbygail Ainslie was born perfect in July 2011. She weighed nine pounds and the genetic tests that have become standard ...
Could genetically modified seeds be a drought solution?
Could genetically modified seeds be a drought solution? While farmers across the country struggle with the worst drought in 50 ...
Want to fight wrinkles? Some south Floridians are trying the “stem cell makeover”
It’s fairly widely known that stem cells can mean life-saving treatments for deadly diseases. Now, they are being used in ...
Is Elvis in your children’s DNA future? Furor develops over possible use of ‘celebrity’ genes
A British artist’s plan to create a mouse with Elvis Presley’s DNA as part of a larger project to exploit ...
Arizona statute on genetic testing has young boy’s future in limbo
Evan Serrano, of Arizona, has a rare degenerative disorder called Friedreich Ataxia. At least, that's what doctors think. But Evan's ...
Genetic testing for athletes
Some doctors are asking if athletes should be genetically tested to see if they are at a greater risk for ...
Stem cells help reconstruct cancer patient’s breast
A potentially revolutionary way to help breast cancer survivors uses a woman's own stem cells to repair missing or disfigured ...
