Robin McKie
DNA hunter Svante Pääbo takes us back to our roots
DNA, the stuff from which our genes are made, decays the moment an organism dies. The long coils break down ...
IVF costs set to soar, scientists warn
Scientists have only a few weeks to block a patent that could have serious implications for couples seeking IVF treatments ...
Zebrafish may help identify functions of human genes
Sharing 70% of its genetic code with humans and reproducing at great rates, the diminutive zebrafish has become one of ...
Should we clone a mammoth?
Last week the most recently discovered carcass of a mammoth was revealed to the public in Yokohama, Japan. The female mammoth, ...
Why do identical twins end up having such different lives?
The following is an editorial summary. How can identical twins--individuals who have the same genes and who grew up in ...
Gene wars: the last-ditch battle over who owns the rights to our DNA
The following is an excerpt. Tracey Barraclough made a grim discovery in 1998. She found she possessed a gene that ...
Genetic engineering joins the fight to save wildlife
Conservation workers will this week seek help from an unlikely set of allies. They will ask researchers working on synthetic ...
Golden rice: Is a GM food breakthrough finally here?
The following is an excerpt. Scientists say they have seen the future of genetically modified foods and have concluded that ...
Gene discovery boosts hope of preventing blood disorders
Noah Edwards is four years old and suffers from a disorder that prevents his blood from clotting. He bleeds profusely ...
GM food: We can no longer afford to ignore its advantages, says pro-GM supporter
Given the crises facing the planet, with the population set to reach the 9 billion mark by 2050 and increasing ...
