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DNA sequencing, CRISPR edits, population genetics, and trait mapping.
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Beth Jacob analyzes ethics of genetic engineering in three programs Oct. 21-25
51+ min ago (583+ words) A poster for the 1997 science fiction thriller, Gattaca. When does science fiction become science fact, and what does that mean for the day to day lives of ordinary folks? Those are questions people will grapple with in Scientists in Synagogues,…...
Scientists find a surprising genetic twist behind octopus intelligence
54+ min ago (719+ words) The findings, published in Nature Communications, suggest that the physical structure of DNA may play a much more active role in evolution than scientists once thought. How the 3D Structure of DNA Influences Evolution To investigate this possibility, the research team…...
Here's What Really Makes Orange Lobsters So Rare
7+ hour, 4+ min ago (256+ words) AOL.com "Consider the lobster," wrote David Foster Wallace. Now, consider the orange lobster. If you haven't before, you aren't alone. Orange lobsters are a rare 1 in 30 million sight, according to the New York Aquarium, the product of a genetic…...
Water's Shape Defines Dementia Protein Aggregation Hotspot
1+ hour, 17+ min ago (376+ words) EVANSTON, Ill. — Diseases such as Alzheimer's and frontotemporal dementia are considered neurodegenerative tauopathies, in which tau proteins in the brain misfold and lead to cognitive decline. Until now, it has been unclear how misfolded tau recruits other seemingly healthy tau and…...
Decibel Bio uses epigenetics to ‘download’ new traits to crops
6+ hour, 35+ min ago (161+ words) Federation: Log in through a federation service that connects your organization to multiple systems. Use this option if your organization instructs you to use federated sign-in. Nucleic acid–based seed coatings and sprays can improve crop yield and quality without…...
Large dog breeds die younger. Biologists think they finally know why.
3+ hour, 44+ min ago (237+ words) Published Oct 12, 2026 1:55 PM EDT A first-of-its-kind genetic analysis of dog breeds presents the clearest insights into why larger dogs rarely outlive their smaller relatives. According to a team of biologists writing in the journal Science, the longstanding size–age correlation…...
Three-dimensional genome structure shapes complex traits in cephalopods
3+ hour, 48+ min ago (236+ words) The team studied the 3D structure of the genome across octopus, squid and cuttlefish, combining data on DNA structure with gene activity. The genome isn't just a sequence of genes. It's folded into a complex three-dimensional structure. Understanding how that structure…...
Scientists Create First Hypoallergenic Gene-Edited Dogs
5+ hour, 25+ min ago (194+ words) The European Times They âswitched offâ the gene responsible for producing the primary allergen found in dog saliva, fur, and dander To create the two dogs, scientists edited the gene responsible for producing the main allergenic protein in dogs…...
Scarred blood vessels may be one clue to APOE4’s Alzheimer’s risk
5+ hour, 39+ min ago (352+ words) The gene variant may alter cells that support the brain’s blood vessels APOE4 raises Alzheimer’s risk, but how it makes the brain vulnerable to disease remains unclear. A new study points to scarring around small blood vessels as one possible piece…...
Generation Study Nears 100K Recruited Newborns for WGS
5+ hour, 50+ min ago (24+ words) Genomics England’s Generation Study Nears 100K Recruited Newborns for Genome Sequencing GenomeWeb Genomics Englandâs Generation Study Nears 100K Recruited Newborns for Genome Sequencing...