Everything You Need To Know About Gene Editing

MEDICINE & HEALTH 10.28.2020 22:00 PM

Understanding the human genome has led to the discovery of gene editing where biotechnology has advanced to alter the DNA in the cell.

Unique DNA in Owl Eyes Give Them Night Vision to Rule the Dark

10.26.2020 20:00 PM

Scientists discovered a unique DNA packaging mechanism that enhances the night vision in owls that help them navigate through the darkness.

Human Cells Look Younger Than Chimp's Despite Sharing 99% of Genetic Code

09.20.2020 23:48 PM

A new study suggests that there could be a primitive explanation for human cells to age longer than chimpanzees which share 99% genetic code with humans.

How a Public DNA Ancestry Website Helped Solve a 40-Year-Old Cold Case

09.14.2020 07:30 AM

Jerry Lynn Burns will be serving life in prison without parole after he was found guilty of murder that occurred almost 40 years ago, thanks to DNA samples from an online ancestry service.

Parabon Nanolabs Faces Controversy for Using Supposedly Private DNA Database to Identify Criminals

09.10.2020 07:40 AM

Parabon Nanolabs was the most famous forensic-genetics company worldwide using DNA to track down offenders, but controversy has turned its world upside down.

New Study Found DNA Inherited From Neanderthals Increases the Risk of Suffering Severe COVID-19

07.06.2020 00:13 AM

A piece of genome that spans six genes on chromosome 3 has had a puzzling journey from the Neanderthals 60,000 years ago.

Scientists Explored the Use of 'Organoids' For a More Accurate Cancer Therapies to Treat Tumors

06.23.2020 01:58 AM

Scientists develop a new program to determine specific cancer treatments to reach unique cases using organoids, lab-grown cultures from tumor samples.

First-of-Its-Kind Antisense Drug May Become Novel Treatment for Fatty Liver Disease

06.17.2020 06:21 AM

There is no cure for fatty liver disease and has affected millions without an FDA-approved drug. A new study reveals an antisense inhibitor leading to significant results.

Tel Aviv Researchers Unlock Genetic Mysteries of the 2,000 Year-old Dead Sea Scrolls

06.02.2020 22:57 PM

A Bible scholar and molecular biologist piece together Dead Sea Scroll fragments using DNA sequencing.

Study Shows Air Pollution Can Mess With Our DNA

01.19.2020 19:00 PM

New evidence shows breathing diesel fumes inappropriately switches genes on and off Air pollution makes it difficult to breathe and it can also increase the blood pressure and heart rate of the person.

Cellular Stress: Mitochondria Works As Early Warming Signal For Stressed Cellular DNA

01.15.2020 07:53 AM

Studies of cells have revealed that mitochondria are a sure signal of cellular stress. Times when invaded by viruses and mutations, this signals the release of ISGs that protect and kill the invading proteins. Without this mechanism, cells will be very vulnerable.

A 5,700 Year Old Chewing Gum Helped Scientists Reconstruct Entire Genome of a Woman

12.20.2019 07:50 AM

Because of a chewing gum that was used 5,700 years ago, scientists were able to identify the entire genome of an ancient woman.

Artificial DNA Can Help Control the Release of Drug Ingredients

09.26.2019 09:16 AM

This can serve as a basis for medications that has many active ingredients. For years, pharmacologists were looking for ways wherein active ingredients can be released in a sequence rather than getting released altogether.

European Bloodlines Are Not as “Pure” as You Might Think

07.27.2019 17:49 PM

Genetic tests of ancient settlers' remains show that Europe is a melting pot of bloodlines from Africa, the Middle East, and today's Russia.

DNA as Flash Drives: The Future of Storing Digital Image

07.09.2019 08:46 AM

Study reveals how to store digital information through DNA metabolites Data storage is a concern since there are limitations in the capacity of current hard drives.

25-Year-Old Shark Bite Mystery Solved by DNA from Tooth in Florida’s Man’s Foot

07.05.2019 08:37 AM

Jeff Weakley was shocked to find a piece of a tooth from a shark that bit him when he was surfing off Flagler Beach in 1994 when he tweezed open a blister-like bulge on his foot.

Scientists Unlock the Organizational Structure of DNA

07.02.2019 10:17 AM

Study reveals how DNA is organize in cells. University of California researchers ventured into finding out the organization of DNA inside the living cell.

Synthesizing Chemical-Sensing Cells from Scratch

07.02.2019 09:48 AM

Researchers have discovered a way to make artificial cells interact with a wide range of chemicals It might be hard for so many to bake a cake from scratch, and another far-reaching story is constructing an artificial cell-like system from scratch.

A New Microscopy System for Imaging Cells from Inside

06.24.2019 15:54 PM

DNA microscopy could be used to map any group of molecules that will interact with the synthetic DNA tags, including cellular genomes, RNA, or proteins with DNA-labeled antibodies

Scientists Developed a Rapid, Easy-to-Use DNA Amplification Method at 37°C

06.14.2019 14:45 PM

The scientists initiated synthetic molecules called locked nucleic acids (LNAs) into the DNA strands, as these molecules are known to help achieve higher stability during hybridization

Breakthrough in the Discovery of DNA in Ancient Bones Buried in Water

06.11.2019 16:51 PM

According to carbon datings of the bones belonged to people that died 500 to 700 AD, the results of the study suggested that Sami People inhabited the Isokyro region in ancient times