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Women’s reproductive organs abound with microorganisms—studying them helping in disease research
Women's reproductive organs are home to plenty of microorganisms, and identifying them may help us improve women's health. Scientists have ...
Being forgetful can actually help your brain make better decisions
Most of us think “perfect” memory means never forgetting, but maybe forgetting actually helps us navigate a world that is ...
Fetal lambs grown in artificial womb — are humans next?
[A] new study [has taken] the first step toward an artificial womb [by developing eight fetal lambs in what looks ...
Fighting infections: Using probiotic ‘good’ bacteria could slow resistance to antibiotics
As scientists continue their exploration of the thousands of organisms that live inside our body, a new study is showing ...
Questions abound on synthetic biology: Is it creating ‘new life’ or just part of biotechnology’s toolkit?
[Editor's note: Sophia Roosth, a historian of science at Harvard University, talks about her new book on synthetic biology: Synthetic: How ...
How does space change your genetics? Astronaut twins Scott and Mark Kelly explain
[Editor's note: Astronauts Mark and Scott Kelly -- the only twins who have traveled in space -- offer observations on ...
Fighting brain cancer with weaponized human skin cells?
Human skin can be morphed into genetically modified, cancer-killing brain stem cells, according to a new study. This latest advance ...
Modern East Asians, unlike Europeans, very genetically similar to their ancestors
For the first time, scientists have been able to extract DNA from ancient East Asian bones and compare it to ...
Too tall or too short? There could be 83 genetic reasons for it
Researchers have pinpointed 83 rare genetic variants that may directly affect a person’s height. These variants...don’t occur very often, but ...
Transplant breakthrough? Organs of one species grown inside an animal of another
It’s possible to grow organs of one species inside an animal of another species and then transplant that organ to ...
GMO cows might save your life
They look like normal black-and-white Holstein cows, a common sight in Western Iowa. But these cows are special: used not ...
Cure for sickle cell anemia within reach thanks to gene editing
A new treatment for the blood disease sickle cell anemia is possible now that scientists have figured out how to ...
Could scientists patent blueprint for human genome?
The GLP aggregated and excerpted this blog/article to reflect the diversity of news, opinion and analysis. In May 2016, scientists announced ...
Modern dogs evolved from two distinct groups in Europe and Asia
The GLP aggregated and excerpted this blog/article to reflect the diversity of news, opinion and analysis. Humans have a tighter ...
Chinese researchers produce genetically modified human embryos for second time
The GLP aggregated and excerpted this blog/article to reflect the diversity of news, opinion and analysis. Scientists in China have reported ...
Can probiotic seed coatings for plants increase crop yields?
The GLP aggregated and excerpted this blog/article to reflect the diversity of news, opinion and analysis. A startup launched [in ...
Sure Genomics whole-genome direct-to-consumer test pushes regulatory limits
The GLP aggregated and excerpted this blog/article to reflect the diversity of news, opinion and analysis. Sure Genomics, a startup ...
Genetic testing company under fire over potentially harmful cancer test
The GLP aggregated and excerpted this blog/article to reflect the diversity of news, opinion and analysis. Pathway Genomics, the startup ...
Opinions on GMO labeling cross partisan divide—for now
Unlike issues such as gun control or universal healthcare that fall neatly into "Red" and "Blue" territories, divisions over GMO ...
Popular claims of a genetic link between creativity and psychosis often exaggerated
For some, the mystery that surrounds creativity is at least partially rooted in the concept of the "mad genius," a ...
Do men and women experience pain the same way?
Do women and men experience chronic pain differently? A new study suggests there may be sex differences when it comes ...
Creativity-mental illness link not as strong as advertised in new study
Genetic variations that can collectively increase a person’s risk of being diagnosed with schizophrenia and bipolar disorder can also be ...
Robot arm helps paralyzed man have drink using only his thoughts
Erik Sorto hasn't been able to move his arms or legs in a decade, after a gunshot wound 13 years ...
Gene editing used to create kill switch for GMOs
Genetically modified organisms hold a lot of promise for creating hardier crops and faster growing fish, but even supporters are ...
Rapid DNA test identifies bacteria that can spoil beer, wine
Something very simple can throw that flavor off before most types of beer are even bottled, and cause further troubles ...
DNA test developed to keep beer fresh
Standing beneath a massive, stainless steel tank that regularly holds 100 barrels worth of beer, it’s hard to imagine how ...
Will Ugandan farmers get to plant GM banana?
Bill Gates will be sharing his vision of how technology will revolutionize life for the world's poor by 2030 by ...
Glow-in-the-dark protein helps neuroscientists peer into brain
Neuron activity is used as everything from an indicator of our most fundamental impulses to a model for computers, but ...
