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#de-extinction
OMG science
fromFast Company
1 month ago

Colossal says creating woolly mice is a 'validation step' for de-extinction and could help eradicate diseases

Colossal Biosciences achieved a milestone by genetically engineering woolly mice, marking a significant step towards woolly mammoth de-extinction.
OMG science
fromInsideHook
1 month 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.
OMG science
fromArs Technica
1 month ago

"Wooly mice" a test run for mammoth gene editing

The focus on gene editing highlights the potential for developing mammoth-like traits through advancements in genetic technology without directly hybridizing species.
OMG science
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
1 month 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.
OMG science
fromTheregister
1 month 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.
OMG science
fromFast Company
1 month ago

Colossal says creating woolly mice is a 'validation step' for de-extinction and could help eradicate diseases

Colossal Biosciences achieved a milestone by genetically engineering woolly mice, marking a significant step towards woolly mammoth de-extinction.
OMG science
fromInsideHook
1 month 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.
OMG science
fromArs Technica
1 month ago

"Wooly mice" a test run for mammoth gene editing

The focus on gene editing highlights the potential for developing mammoth-like traits through advancements in genetic technology without directly hybridizing species.
OMG science
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
1 month 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.
OMG science
fromTheregister
1 month 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.
more#de-extinction
#crispr-cas9
Artificial intelligence
fromwww.nature.com
1 week ago

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.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago
OMG science

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.
Artificial intelligence
fromwww.nature.com
1 week ago

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.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago
OMG science

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.
more#crispr-cas9
fromNature
4 weeks ago
Vue

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.
OMG science
fromNature
1 month ago

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

Iguanas likely rafted 8,000 km across the Pacific from the Americas to Fiji, showcasing their remarkable endurance.
#biotechnology
SF food
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month 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.
fromInverse
7 months ago
OMG science

A Rose Without Thorns? How Gene Editing Is Giving Plants A Glow-Up

The discovery of a gene controlling prickliness can lead to the development of smooth, prickle-free plants without compromising fruit and flower quality.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago
OMG science

Male mosquitoes to be genetically engineered to poison females with semen in Australian research

Genetically engineered male mosquitoes can inject venom into females during mating to reduce mosquito populations and disease transmission.
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago
Medicine

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.
fromNature
7 months ago
Medicine

Author Correction: Birth of protein folds and functions in the virome - Nature

The article highlights the significance of interdisciplinary collaboration in advancing biotechnological research.
SF food
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month 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.
OMG science
fromInverse
7 months ago

A Rose Without Thorns? How Gene Editing Is Giving Plants A Glow-Up

The discovery of a gene controlling prickliness can lead to the development of smooth, prickle-free plants without compromising fruit and flower quality.
OMG science
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Male mosquitoes to be genetically engineered to poison females with semen in Australian research

Genetically engineered male mosquitoes can inject venom into females during mating to reduce mosquito populations and disease transmission.
Medicine
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 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.
fromNature
7 months ago
Medicine

Author Correction: Birth of protein folds and functions in the virome - Nature

The article highlights the significance of interdisciplinary collaboration in advancing biotechnological research.
more#biotechnology
US news
fromBoston.com
1 month ago

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

Colossal Biosciences is engineering living animals to mimic extinct species traits, like the woolly mammoth, utilizing advanced genetic editing techniques.
#biohacking
NYC startup
fromWIRED
2 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.
NYC startup
fromWIRED
2 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.
more#biohacking
OMG science
fromMail Online
1 month 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.
#xenotransplantation
US news
fromwww.npr.org
4 months ago

A transplanted pig kidney offers a grandmother hope for life without dialysis

Towana Looney's surgery represents a groundbreaking attempt to address organ shortages through the use of genetically modified pig organs.
fromWashington Post
2 months ago
Medicine

FDA approves pig organ transplant trials for patients with kidney failure

The FDA has approved clinical trials for organ transplants using genetically modified pigs, a potential solution for the kidney transplant shortage.
fromtime.com
2 months ago
Medicine

A Second Person Has Received a Pig Kidney Transplant

A 66-year-old man received a genetically modified pig kidney transplant, marking a significant advance in addressing organ shortages in the U.S.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
4 months ago

A transplanted pig kidney offers a grandmother hope for life without dialysis

Towana Looney's surgery represents a groundbreaking attempt to address organ shortages through the use of genetically modified pig organs.
fromWashington Post
2 months ago
Medicine

FDA approves pig organ transplant trials for patients with kidney failure

The FDA has approved clinical trials for organ transplants using genetically modified pigs, a potential solution for the kidney transplant shortage.
fromtime.com
2 months ago
Medicine

A Second Person Has Received a Pig Kidney Transplant

A 66-year-old man received a genetically modified pig kidney transplant, marking a significant advance in addressing organ shortages in the U.S.
more#xenotransplantation
Miscellaneous
fromstupidDOPE
2 months ago

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

Jurassic World: Rebirth reinvents the franchise with a thrilling narrative focusing on survival, genetic breakthroughs, and intense new dinosaur threats.
Medicine
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 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.
OMG science
fromMail Online
3 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.
#public-health
OMG science
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago

Opinion | The Case for Gene Drives to Combat Malaria

The debate centers on genetically engineered mosquitoes for malaria control, highlighting the balance between potential benefits and risks to ecosystems.
OMG science
fromwww.aljazeera.com
4 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.
OMG science
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
3 months ago

Why Grapefruit Interferes with Medication, and What to Do about It

Grapefruit can dangerously interact with many medications, but genetically engineered varieties may offer a solution by eliminating harmful compounds.
OMG science
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago

Opinion | The Case for Gene Drives to Combat Malaria

The debate centers on genetically engineered mosquitoes for malaria control, highlighting the balance between potential benefits and risks to ecosystems.
OMG science
fromwww.aljazeera.com
4 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.
OMG science
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
3 months ago

Why Grapefruit Interferes with Medication, and What to Do about It

Grapefruit can dangerously interact with many medications, but genetically engineered varieties may offer a solution by eliminating harmful compounds.
more#public-health
fromwww.dw.com
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

Could an IVF calf help reduce dairy's global emissions? DW 01/03/2025

Hilda the calf signifies a major advancement in breeding cattle that produce less methane, addressing climate change challenges.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago
OMG science

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

The novel explores themes of genetic engineering, societal anxieties, and the struggle to preserve humanity in a rapidly changing and fragile world.
OMG science
fromNature
4 months ago

Build your own receptor: modular system can be tailored to any antigen

PAGERs enable the creation of customizable GPCRs to control cellular responses effectively.
OMG science
fromWIRED
4 months ago

Meet the Plant Hacker Creating Flowers Never Seen (or Smelled) Before

Cocioba ingeniously turned financial hardships into opportunities, utilizing low-cost lab practices and 3D printing to pursue his passion for flower design.
OMG science
fromwww.bbc.com
5 months ago

Novel way to beat dengue: Deaf mosquitoes stop having sex

A novel approach to reduce mosquito populations by genetically altering males to be deaf, preventing them from mating with females.
fromNature
6 months ago
Miscellaneous

Mutant maize with a 'smart canopy' evades the shade at high planting density

A newly identified mutant gene enhances maize yields by improving plant architecture for high-density planting.
OMG science
fromNature
8 months ago

Maxine Singer obituary: biologist who shaped genetic engineering and fought discrimination

Maxine Singer contributed significantly to the development of genetic engineering and was a key advocate for dialogue between scientists and society.
fromtime.com
11 months ago
Coronavirus

Genetics Played Role in Rare Blood Clots Linked to COVID-19 Vaccines, Researchers Find

Rare blood clots from J&J and AstraZeneca COVID-19 shots linked to autoimmune reaction in genetically susceptible individuals, shaping future vaccine development.
fromenglish.elpais.com
11 months ago
OMG science

Revolutionary CAR-T cell therapy looks to break through beyond blood cancer

CAR-T cell therapy revolutionizes blood cancer treatment by enhancing T-lymphocytes to combat tumors, with potential for wider application beyond hematological cancers.
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