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    World First: Scientists use CRISPR to map every human gene to its function
    Joseph Shavit
    • Jun 12

    World First: Scientists use CRISPR to map every human gene to its function

    Researchers and collaborators used their single-cell sequencing tool Perturb-seq on every expressed gene in the human genome.
    Computer display creates colors out of gold and DNA
    Joseph Shavit
    • Jun 2

    Computer display creates colors out of gold and DNA

    People say there’s a pot of gold at the end of the rainbow, but a new technology is turning that idea on its head – using particles of gold.
    Single Blood Test Can Detect 50 Types of Cancer
    Joseph Shavit
    • May 20

    Single Blood Test Can Detect 50 Types of Cancer

    Researchers are one step closer to making a multi-cancer early detection (MCED) test, that can detect over 50 types of cancer
    A new era of genome editing has begun
    Joseph Shavit
    • May 19

    A new era of genome editing has begun

    Researchers developed a new gene-editing platform called transcription activator-like effector-linked deaminases, or TALED for short.
    A new era in gene editing has begun
    Joseph Shavit
    • Apr 26

    A new era in gene editing has begun

    Each new breakthrough discovery in biotechnology further improved our ability to manipulate DNA, the blueprint of life.
    Scientists Plan to Store DNA on The Moon!
    Joseph Shavit
    • Apr 23

    Scientists Plan to Store DNA on The Moon!

    The ambitious project aims to preserve humankind – and animal-kind, plant-kind and fungi-kind – in the event of a global crisis.
    Now fully complete, human genome reveals new secrets
    Joseph Shavit
    • Apr 1

    Now fully complete, human genome reveals new secrets

    A three-year-old consortium has finally filled in that remaining DNA, providing the first complete, gapless genome sequence.
    Beyond CRISPR: New DNA tools rewrite genes to fight diseases like COVID-19
    Joseph Shavit
    • Mar 11

    Beyond CRISPR: New DNA tools rewrite genes to fight diseases like COVID-19

    Scientists debut technology that could turn off SARS-CoV-2 genes, diagnose parasitic infection, and sequence genes faster
    Single test for over 50 genetic diseases will cut diagnosis from decades to days
    Joseph Shavit
    • Mar 6

    Single test for over 50 genetic diseases will cut diagnosis from decades to days

    The diseases covered by the test belong to a class of over 50 diseases caused by unusually-long repetitive DNA sequences in a person’s genes
    A new plastic made from DNA, biodegradable and easy to recycle
    Joseph Shavit
    • Nov 30, 2021

    A new plastic made from DNA, biodegradable and easy to recycle

    At a time when pollution represents a growing threat to the future of the planet, it is essential to improve our recycling processes.
    How do we know we're tired?
    Joseph Shavit
    • Nov 20, 2021

    How do we know we're tired?

    Throughout evolution sleep has remained universal and essential to all organisms with a nervous system.
    Researchers turn on and off genes using CRISPR
    Joseph Shavit
    • Nov 10, 2021

    Researchers turn on and off genes using CRISPR

    Type 1 diabetes and cancer are just some of the disorders associated with specific genes not “turning on” and “turning off" as they should.
    'Ray guns' let scientists use light instead of DNA to tell plant populations apart
    Joseph Shavit
    • Oct 23, 2021

    'Ray guns' let scientists use light instead of DNA to tell plant populations apart

    In this new study, we've shown that you can use light instead of DNA to define plant populations, at a similar level of detail.
    Our DNA is becoming the world's tiniest hard drive
    Joseph Shavit
    • Oct 19, 2021

    Our DNA is becoming the world's tiniest hard drive

    Genetic code is millions of times more efficient at storing data than existing solutions, which are costly and use immense amounts of energy
    What makes us human? The answer may be found in overlooked DNA
    Joseph Shavit
    • Oct 11, 2021

    What makes us human? The answer may be found in overlooked DNA

    Researchers have now found a previously overlooked part of our DNA that may explain why our brains work differently.
    Why are some twins identical and others are not? Scientists now know
    Joseph Shavit
    • Oct 1, 2021

    Why are some twins identical and others are not? Scientists now know

    Scientists may have solved the mystery of why some twins are identical and could pave the way for the treatment of congenital disorders.
    New DNA sensor can quickly determine whether viruses are infectious
    Joshua Shavit
    • Sep 26, 2021

    New DNA sensor can quickly determine whether viruses are infectious

    A new sensor can distinguish infectious viruses from noninfectious ones thanks to selective DNA fragments and sensitive nanopore technology.
    New DNA-based chip can be programmed to solve complex math problems
    Joseph Shavit
    • Sep 16, 2021

    New DNA-based chip can be programmed to solve complex math problems

    Since DNA has only two strands, performing even a simple calculation requires multiple chemical reactions using different sets of DNA.
    Exercise improves health through changes on DNA
    Joshua Shavit
    • Aug 4, 2021

    Exercise improves health through changes on DNA

    While regular physical exercise decreases the risk of virtually all chronic illnesses, the mechanisms at play are not fully known.
    Could all your digital photos be stored as DNA?
    Joseph Shavit
    • Jun 12, 2021

    Could all your digital photos be stored as DNA?

    A technique for labeling and retrieving DNA data files from a large pool could help make DNA data storage feasible
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