Comprehensive genetic map offers new hope for tuberculosis treatments
Rockefeller scientists have created the most comprehensive map to date of how essential genes interact in Mycobacterium tuberculosis…
Ancient viral DNA offers clues to why human and chimpanzee brains evolved differently
An ancient viral insertion silences LINC00662 in chimpanzee cells, while the gene is active during early human brain…
DNA Typewriter Chronicles Cell Lineage of Mouse Embryo
A DNA ‘typewriter’ records the history of 1.3 million cells in an early mouse embryo, telling the tale…
Researchers improve CRISPR technology for detecting HIV and other RNA viruses
Scientists have long used a powerful gene-editing tool called CRISPR to make precise changes to DNA. But a…
A living tissue factory: printed cells to create everything from bone marrow to lab meat | Science
Nature has perfected the art of creating living cells over billions of years. A team of researchers is…
7 life-saving medical innovations that could redefine healthcare
Over the past few years, several innovations have crossed important milestones, moving from experimental concepts toward real-world patient…
Scientists Are Designing CRISPR Gene Editors With AI
Gene editing is like a molecular meet cute. When protein “scissors” dock onto the intended gene, even a…
AI-designed nucleases build on nature’s design
Artificial intelligence is already great at predicting how proteins fold. And soon, AI might become great at…
Stem cell study uncovers molecular pathway for enamel regeneration
Tooth enamel is the hardest substance in the human body, yet once damaged, it cannot regenerate naturally. To…
Base editing technique reveals crucial gene for early human development
Research led by the University of Cambridge Loke Centre for Trophoblast Research has shown that a genome editing…
Scientists Successfully Remove Extra Chromosome That Causes Down Syndrome
In Down syndrome, a person has an extra copy of chromosome 21. It is still the most common…
Tiny Genetic Change Turns Female Mice Into Males, Scientists Discover
One DNA-letter change in non-coding DNA caused female mice to develop as males, revealing how regulatory DNA can…