Katherine Bourzac
DNA analysis used to decipher fossilized Neanderthal remains okayed for genetic analysis of alleged serial murderer
A judge in New York rejected a request on 23 September to disqualify the use of cutting-edge DNA sequencing as ...
Bioluminescent petunias: Light-up mushroom genes are secret ingredient in green glowing genetically modified plants — and they are now on sale
Consumers in the United States can now pre-order a genetically engineered plant for their home or garden that glows continuously. At a ...
How GM seeds can ‘push’ photosynthesis to improve yields, battle impact of climate change
To feed a growing population, the United Nations projects, worldwide agricultural yields must increase by 50 percent between now and ...
Pioneering stem cell treatment may help patients with spinal-cord injury
A company that stepped in to salvage the first-ever medical use of human embryonic stem cells says it has encouraging ...
First patient to undergo optogenetic therapy hopes to restore sight
The GLP aggregated and excerpted this blog/article to reflect the diversity of news, opinion and analysis. A blind woman in ...
Promising optogenetics procedure may restore sight to blind
The GLP aggregated and excerpted this blog/article to reflect the diversity of news, opinion and analysis. If all goes according ...
RNA bandages to encourage wound healing
The following is an excerpt. Medical researchers think specially tailored RNA sequences could turn off genes in patients’ cells to ...