Scientists genetically engineer the world's first monkey with two different sets of DNA
This scientific milestone, previously accomplished in rodents, marks the first instance of success in primates.
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JJ Shavit
- Nov 9
Artificial Life: Scientists create first-ever man-made chromosome
Scientists have achieved the unthinkable by creating a synthetic chromosome from scratch for the very first time ever.
JJ Shavit
- Sep 26
Saving lost species: Scientists are resurrecting the extinct Tasmanian Tiger
The Tasmanian tiger roamed in Australia and on the island of New Guinea before dying out about 85 years ago.
The Brighter Side of News
- Jun 3
New discoveries in synthetic DNA could lead to modified genes and new biofuels
Contrary to naturally occurring DNA, synthetic DNA could allow scientists to engineer fresh genes or enhance existing ones.
JJ Shavit
- May 10
Cancer study produces life-changing results as participants achieve 100% remission
This groundbreaking research is the first to investigate whether immunotherapy can beat rectal cancer that has not spread to other tissues.
JJ Shavit
- Jan 21
First ever computer reconstructs a virus in its biological entirety
First ever computer reconstruction of a virus, including its complete native genome leading the way to alternative antibiotics.
JJ Shavit
- Jan 13
Breakthrough cancer vaccine simultaneously kills and prevents brain cancer
Investigators have developed a new cell therapy approach to eliminate established tumors and induce long-term immunity to prevent cancer.
JJ Shavit
- Jan 12
Breakthrough protein acts as a multipurpose self-destruct system for bacteria
In a CRISPR first, recently discovered protein has been found to act as a kind of multipurpose self-destruct system for bacteria.
JJ Shavit
- Oct 10, 2022
Genetically engineered muscle tissue can treat type 2 diabetes
Skeletal muscle tissue takes part in various functions in the body. It comprises about 40% of total body weight and provides stability.
JD Shavit
- Aug 2, 2022
First-ever electric nanomotor made from DNA material
Research team has succeeded for the first time in producing a molecular electric motor using the DNA origami method.
JJ Shavit
- Jul 2, 2022
Scientists engineer synthetic DNA to study genes
Researchers have created artificial Hox genes—which plan and direct where cells go to develop tissues or organs—using new synthetic DNA tech
JJ Shavit
- May 24, 2022
Gene-edited tomatoes could help millions of people with vitamin D defficiency
Tomatoes gene-edited to produce vitamin D could be a simple and sustainable innovation to address a large global health problem.
JJ Shavit
- Apr 26, 2022
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.
JJ Shavit
- Mar 11, 2022
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
JD Shavit
- Sep 8, 2021
Artificial transgenes help scientists track genetically modified animals in the wild
Researchers have discovered a new way to track genetically modified animals using the artificial transgenes they leave behind.
JD Shavit
- Sep 6, 2021
Getting to the core of a more nutritious apple
By showing relationships between genetics and compounds in apple fruits the platform can take the guesswork, and time out of breeding.
JD Shavit
- Aug 27, 2021
Gene editing could render mosquitos infertile, reducing disease spread
New U.S. Army-funded research uses gene editing to render certain male mosquitoes infertile and slow the spread of these diseases.
JJ Shavit
- Aug 25, 2021
Adding Human Gene Boosts Crop Yields by 50 Percent
Almost a billion people around the world don’t have enough food to eat according to the United Nations World Food program.
JD Shavit
- Aug 12, 2021
New gene developed to make plants heat-tolerant in rising temperatures
With temperatures rising globally, agricultural crops are feeling the stress. Warmer weather can cause a large reduction in crop yield.
JJ Shavit
- Jun 3, 2021
Researchers have now sequenced the entirety of the human genome — including the missing parts
An international team of scientists says it has sequenced and assembled the entirety of the human genome, including parts that were missed
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