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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

The Guardian view on mitochondrial donation: IVF innovation leads to a cautious genetic triumph | Editorial

Eight babies have been born free of a disease linked to mitochondrial mutations thanks to mitochondrial transfer technology, despite some countries banning such procedures.
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fromIndependent
1 week ago

Luke O'Neill: The babies born with DNA from two mothers and one father - and how it could save their lives

A new method allows for the replacement of faulty DNA, preventing mitochondrial diseases in children.
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fromwww.npr.org
2 weeks ago

How a third parent's DNA can prevent an inherited disease

Scientists created 'three-parent' babies to prevent devastating genetic disorders, achieving healthy outcomes in eight children.
fromFuturism
2 weeks ago

Scientists Gene Hack Mice So Their Livers Produce Their Own Ozempic-Like Drug

Scientists gene-hacked mice to produce exenatide, potentially paving the way for human applications in drug production.
#de-extinction
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fromtime.com
3 months ago

Forget Dire Wolves. Here's What We Really Need in the Fight Against Extinction

The so-called de-extinction of dire wolves raises ethical questions and highlights the need for genuine conservation efforts.
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fromwww.chicagotribune.com
3 months ago

The return' of an extinct wolf is not the answer to saving endangered species, experts warn

The Trump administration promotes de-extinction amid cuts to environmental funding, exemplified by genetically engineered dire wolves.
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fromFast Company
1 month ago

Is 'de-extinction' here? How gene editing can help endangered species

Colossal claims to have resurrected the extinct dire wolf using advanced cloning and gene-editing technology.
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fromtime.com
3 months ago

Forget Dire Wolves. Here's What We Really Need in the Fight Against Extinction

The so-called de-extinction of dire wolves raises ethical questions and highlights the need for genuine conservation efforts.
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fromMail Online
3 weeks ago

Dire wolves brought back from extinction have already doubled in size

Genetically engineered dire wolves have been created and are growing substantially larger than standard gray wolves.
#biotechnology
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fromwww.scientificamerican.com
4 months ago

Company Seeking to Resurrect the Woolly Mammoth Creates a 'Woolly Mouse'

Colossal Biosciences introduces lab-created woolly mice as a step toward reviving extinct species, emphasizing genetic engineering's role in enhancing resilience against climate change.
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fromArs Technica
2 months ago

Genetic-engineered bacteria break down industrial contaminants

Researchers have engineered a single bacterial strain capable of degrading multiple industrial contaminants using genes from diverse bacterial species.
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fromwww.scientificamerican.com
4 months ago

Company Seeking to Resurrect the Woolly Mammoth Creates a 'Woolly Mouse'

Colossal Biosciences introduces lab-created woolly mice as a step toward reviving extinct species, emphasizing genetic engineering's role in enhancing resilience against climate change.
fromInverse
4 weeks ago

'Jurassic World Rebirth' Perfectly Delivers One of Science's Biggest Ethical Dilemmas

Ethical considerations around genetic engineering in Jurassic Park highlight the dangers of resurrecting extinct species.
#asilomar-conference
fromInsideHook
1 month ago
Artificial intelligence

Revisiting the Conference That Shaped Genetic Engineering

The Asilomar conference set a benchmark for scientific dialogue on risk management in genetic engineering.
Digital life
fromwww.npr.org
5 months ago

50 years after a seminal conference, big questions about biotechnology remain

The 1975 Asilomar conference highlighted the excitement and ethical concerns surrounding genetic engineering, a pivotal moment in biology's history.
Digital life
fromwww.npr.org
5 months ago

50 years after a seminal conference, big questions about biotechnology remain

The 1975 Asilomar conference highlighted the excitement and ethical concerns surrounding genetic engineering, a pivotal moment in biology's history.
fromInverse
1 month ago

15 Years Ago, An Underrated Sci-Fi Horror Disturbed Unsuspecting Audiences

If anything, it may have tapped into them a little too well. Splice is brilliant in its barrage of discomfort, rarely allowing its viewers a bit of respite.
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fromFuturism
2 months ago

Scientists Gene-Hack Spider to Produce Bright-Red Silk

CRISPR-Cas9 can successfully modify spider silk, leading to new potential applications in materials science.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

The big idea: will we ever make life in the lab?

"The idea is now hovering before me that man himself can act as a creator, even in living nature." - Jacques Loeb.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Scientists have birthed a super cannibal' that never grows up. Could it be key to combating Australia's cane toad menace?

Scientists have successfully begun genetically engineering cane toads in a bid to combat this invasive species.
fromwww.nature.com
3 months ago
Artificial intelligence

Custom CRISPRCas9 PAM variants via scalable engineering and machine learning

Combining machine learning with high-throughput protein engineering improves Cas9 enzyme customization for genome editing, reducing off-target risks.
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fromNature
3 months ago

A toolkit for seeing how the fly brain's visual system works

Drosophila's visual system contains 53,000 neurons classified into 732 types, enabling detailed analysis and study.
fromNature
4 months ago

Daily briefing: Iguanas from the Americas might have rafted to Fiji

Iguanas might have made an 8,000-kilometre journey across the Pacific Ocean to Fiji, demonstrating exceptional resilience in their ability to survive long ocean voyages.
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fromNature
4 months ago

Strong, flexible 'nylon' made by engineered bacteria for the first time

Researchers have created genetically engineered microbes that produce nylon-like plastics, offering a potential solution to plastic waste.
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fromInsideHook
4 months ago

Have Scientists Created Hybrids of Mice and Mammoths?

Colossal's latest project involves gene-edited mice simulating wooly mammoth traits, raising questions about de-extinction efforts.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

Gene-edited non-browning banana could cut food waste, scientists say

The genetically engineered non-browning banana offers a new solution to food waste by extending shelf life and resilience during transport.
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fromNature
4 months ago

Daily briefing: US scientists rise up against Trump's efforts to dismantle federal science

Scientists protest against Trump administration policies affecting science funding and inclusivity.
Colossal Biosciences reveals genetically edited 'woolly mice' aiming to revive woolly mammoths.
fromBoston.com
4 months ago

Scientists genetically engineer mice with thick hair like the extinct woolly mammoth

Colossal's approach involves editing genes in living animals to replicate traits of extinct species. While exciting, it's not a true resurrection of the past.
US news
#woolly-mammoth
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fromTheregister
4 months ago

Scientists create 'woolly mouse' in genetic experiment

Scientists have created a genetically modified "woolly" mouse, advancing efforts to revive woolly mammoths through genetic engineering techniques.
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fromwww.npr.org
4 months ago

Hoping to revive mammoths, scientists create 'woolly mice'

Scientists have engineered mice to replicate woolly mammoth traits, aiming to eventually resurrect the species.
This accomplishment is a significant step toward possible de-extinction of woolly mammoths.
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fromTheregister
4 months ago

Scientists create 'woolly mouse' in genetic experiment

Scientists have created a genetically modified "woolly" mouse, advancing efforts to revive woolly mammoths through genetic engineering techniques.
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fromwww.npr.org
4 months ago

Hoping to revive mammoths, scientists create 'woolly mice'

Scientists have engineered mice to replicate woolly mammoth traits, aiming to eventually resurrect the species.
This accomplishment is a significant step toward possible de-extinction of woolly mammoths.
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fromMail Online
6 months ago

Scientists closer to bringing woolly mammoth back from extinction

Colossal Biosciences aims to bring back woolly mammoths by 2028 using genetic engineering techniques.
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fromMail Online
4 months ago

Scientists have created a banana that 'stays fresh after opening'

Scientists have developed non-browning bananas, maintaining freshness for longer, revolutionizing fruit salads and reducing waste.
Gene editing allows bananas to stay fresh longer, offering new opportunities for markets.
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fromWIRED
5 months ago

Your Next Pet Could Be a Glowing Rabbit

The Los Angeles Project seeks to genetically engineer pets like glow-in-the-dark rabbits and hypoallergenic dogs, guided by biohacker Josie Zayner.
fromwww.nytimes.com
5 months ago

Surgeons Transplant Engineered Pig Kidney Into Fourth Patient

Successful genetically modified pig kidney transplant performed on a 66-year-old man raises hopes for addressing organ shortages.
fromstupidDOPE
5 months ago

Jurassic World: Rebirth Drops First Trailer, Promising New Dinosaurs and High-Stakes Action | stupidDOPE

As the expedition unfolds, the team confronts not only the perilous environment but also the terrifying new dinosaurs mutated by genetic experiments gone awry.
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fromwww.nytimes.com
5 months ago

F.D.A. Approves Studies of Pig Organ Transplants for Kidney Patients

FDA approves clinical trials for organ transplants from genetically modified pigs, marking a significant advancement in cross-species transplantation.
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fromMail Online
6 months ago

Mouse with two FATHERS could pave way for gay men to have kids

Researchers successfully bred mice using genetic material from two male parents, marking a significant advancement in reproductive technology.
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 months ago

Under the Eye of the Big Bird by Hiromi Kawakami review when humans don't come first

In the world of "Under the Eye of the Big Bird", people are created from animal DNA, living short lives filled with suppressed memories and existential fears.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
7 months ago

Could mosquitoes deliver vaccines against malaria?

Engineered mosquitoes can deliver vaccines, potentially providing enhanced immunity against malaria, especially critical due to the high malaria death rate.
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