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Complete Gene Insertion Now Possible in Human Cells

Researchers at the Broad Institute have improved gene-editing to efficiently insert entire genes into human cells, offering potential for single-gene…

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Gene-Editing Strikes Oil: High-Yield Camelina Revolutionizes Biofuel

Artist’s representation of the effect of editing of all six copies of the TT8 gene in Camelina sativa. Seeds with…

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Why Lung Cancer Treatments Often Fail in Non-Smokers

Research reveals that non-smokers with non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) often resist targeted treatments due to mutations in the EGFR…

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Over 1400 Years Old – Scientists Discover Oldest Known Marine Plant

A novel genetic clock developed by international researchers has accurately dated a 1402-year-old seagrass clone, offering insights into the longevity…

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Major Cause of Inflammatory Bowel Disease Discovered

Researchers at the Francis Crick Institute have identified a new biological pathway key to inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) that can…

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Genetic Discoveries That Could Revolutionize Medicine

Researchers have created a detailed catalog of gene-isoform variations in the developing human brain, revealing significant implications for understanding and…

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The Science of Suspended Animation in Killifish

African turquoise killifish embryos survive dry seasons by entering diapause, using ancient genes to halt and resume embryonic development. Similar…

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Ancient DNA Reveals Royal Family Ties in German Prehistory

Genetic studies of prehistoric burial sites in Germany reveal that two princely burials were closely related, suggesting inherited political power…

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Remnants of Ancient Viruses in Human DNA Related to Schizophrenia and Depression

New research from King’s College London has discovered that ancient viral DNA sequences, known as Human Endogenous Retroviruses (HERVs), are…

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Using DNA To Trace Back 4,200 Years

Researchers have pinpointed the origins of domestic horses to the western Russian steppes around 4,200 years ago, marking a pivotal…

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