Opinion | I.V.F., Gene Selection and Embryo Screening: Is This the Future of Making Babies?
When Noor Siddiqui was growing up, her mother developed retinitis pigmentosa, a condition that leads to gradual vision…
Scientists Create Ultimate Antiviral Using Rare “Superpower” Genetic Mutation
A rare genetic mutation that causes a deficiency in an immune regulator called ISG15 is known to make…
Decoding the firmness: genetic clues to better blueberries
As global consumption of blueberries continues to soar, driven by their antioxidant-rich “superfood” status, growers face rising pressure…
Study finds viruses rely on diverse RNA traits to pack their genomes with precision
By scrambling MS2’s genome, the researchers were able to observe a variety of viral packaging outcomes. The red…
Could a new medical approach fix faulty genes before birth?
(SACRAMENTO) A new study shows that a biomedical tool can successfully deliver genetic material to edit faulty genes…
The science of transgenerational trauma, epigenetics and hope for healing
Dr Tara-Lyn Camilleri studies epigenetics and the transgenerational effects of trauma. Photo: SUPPLIED Do we inherit the effects…
Global Biobank Study Reveals Diverse Dementia Genetics
In a groundbreaking study published in Nature Communications, researchers have unveiled an unprecedented biobank-scale genetic characterization of Alzheimer’s…
Farmer attempts to save ancient ‘super trees’ by cloning their DNA: ‘They are survivors’
A Michigan man has found his calling, seeking to reproduce some of the oldest and biggest trees ever…
Futurist predicts China to achieve first nationwide gene database by 2049
Within the next 25 years, China may become the first country in the world to build a nationwide…
Giant Dormant Virus Found in Algae Could Revolutionize Genetics
In 2025, scientists at Virginia Tech made an extraordinary discovery while studying a simple green alga, Chlamydomonas reinhardtii.…
‘Return’ of the dire wolf is an impressive feat of genetic engineering, not a reversal of extinction
Dallas-based biotech company Colossal has announced the birth of three pups bearing the DNA signatures of dire wolves,…
First Things First: The lowdown on mental health, stress and family genetics
My brother and I had a lengthy conversation this week about mental health. We both work in what…