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Synthetic biology biocontainment ‘lock and key’ prevents accidental releases
Researchers at the University of California, Berkeley, have developed an easy way to put bacteria under a molecular lock and ...
New technique gives researchers closer look at epigenetics
Scientists from the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai have developed a new technique to more precisely analyze bacterial ...
Breeding barley for antioxidants could make healthier, longer lasting pita bread
Healthier and longer lasting pita bread may be the outcome of barley research underway at the University of Adelaide's Waite ...
Bacterium’s genome defies common notions of evolution
Scientists have found something they can't quite explain in one of the most barren environments on Earth: a bacterium whose ...
GM tobacco aids in sustainable biofuel production at lower cost
Researchers will genetically modify tobacco plants to produce enzymes that can break down biomass from forest raw materials. This may ...
Ancient remains give oldest Neanderthal DNA sample to date
Altamura Man was discovered in a cave in southern Italy in 1993 by cave explorers. The finding was reported to ...
Genome editing more efficiently targets desirable traits in crops
A novel strategy to enhance genome editing promises to increase the efficiency of making genetic improvements in a wide range ...
Bioethicist calls for tighter regulation of non transgenic gene edited crops
A survey of rice, wheat, barley, fruit, and vegetable crops found that most mutants created by advanced genetic engineering techniques ...
DNA sequencing of 100 melon varieties could lead to improved taste, shelf life
Smart new combinations of state-of-the-art molecular techniques mean that breeding programmes can be accelerated dramatically: it may soon take only ...
Improved wheat varieties on horizon to address drought, flooding pests and stresses
After years of research efforts worldwide, researchers have finally identified a draft sequence of the bread wheat genome - an ...
Scientists identify plant traits for crop improvements using in vitro cultures
Humans have been making use of plants for as long as there have been humans and plants. The actual cultivation ...
Consumers will pay more for GMOs with health benefits
Over the last years, various GM crops with health benefits have been developed in which genes, mostly originating from other ...
Genetic descriptors published for Africa’s baobab—the ‘tree of life’
A new publication, 'Descriptors for Baobab,' opens the way for accelerated and better-standardized research into this iconic tree. This highly ...
Salt tolerant gene indentified in soybeans
A collaborative research project between Australian and Chinese scientists has shown how soybean can be bred to better tolerate soil ...
Neanderthals distinct species from modern humans, new research claims
In an extensive, multi-institution study led by SUNY Downstate Medical Center, researchers have identified new evidence supporting the growing belief ...
Embryonic and induced pluripotent stem cells both carry similar DNA mutations
A team led by New York Stem Cell Foundation (NYSCF) Research Institute scientists conducted a study comparing induced pluripotent stem ...
Anti-GMO activist scientist publishes book questioning GMO safety, sustainability
Are genetically engineered foods safe? Truth is, we probably don't know. "The scientific debate is not resolved, even though many ...
Squids show that sometimes, evolution is predictable
A longstanding question among scientists is whether evolution is predictable. A team of researchers from UC Santa Barbara may have ...
Genetic basis for Monarch butterfly’s migration uncovered
The monarch butterfly is one of the most iconic insects in the world, best known for its distinct orange and ...
‘Junk DNA’ may sometimes contain useful genes
Scientifically speaking, there is no bad DNA, though we like to blame it for unruly hair, klutziness or poor gardening ...
New traits evolved thanks to duplication of genes
Geneticists at Trinity College Dublin have made a major breakthrough with important implications for understanding the evolution of genomes in ...
Genetic modification, gene therapy, insect resistance management: Evolutionary tools for sustainability
Solving societal challenges in food security, emerging diseases and biodiversity loss will require evolutionary thinking in order to be effective ...
Fly gene may explain human language evolution
The evolution of language in humans continues to perplex scientists and linguists who study how humans learn to communicate. Considered ...
Individual European Union states allowed to bar GM crops even if cleared as safe and healthy
The European Union will allow member countries to make their own decisions on growing genetically modified (GM) food in a ...
Insect species help foresnic scientists
In a thick wooded area, a dead body lies. Within 5 to 10 minutes, a slew of tiny winged visitors ...
Strawberry not sweet? Blame its genetics
If you've ever bitten into a strawberry and wondered why it doesn't taste as sweet or as good as others ...
‘Junk’ DNA getting more and more important
DNA is the molecule that encodes the genetic instructions enabling a cell to produce the thousands of proteins it typically ...
Researchers develop new approach to compare GM and non-GM foods
Does genetic manipulation causes unintended changes in food quality and composition? Are genetically modified (GM) foods less nutritious than their ...
