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This vaccine is injected beneath the skin and followed up with a device that generates electrical impulses, creating small pores in cells that allow the DNA to pass into cells. (Photo: Pixabay)

Zika vaccine made from genome shows promise in early human trial

Unlike conventional vaccines, it is made by reproducing sections of virus genome in lab.

06 Oct 2017 7:55 AM

They used genome "scissors" called CRISPR-Cas9 to snip out a gene called OCT4 from fertilised eggs. (Photo: Pixabay)

Genome editing reveals key gene for human embryo growth, say scientists

This is first use of genome editing to study gene function in human embryos, which can help better understand early development.

21 Sep 2017 12:34 PM

Intellectual disabilities are often caused by a mutation that damages a gene, preventing the associated protein from functioning properly. (Photo: Pixabay)

Genes that are responsible for intellectual disabilities identified

Researchers discover that fifteen genes play role in the development of intellectual disabilities.

04 Sep 2017 12:45 PM

The new CRISPR technology enables the recording of digital data, like frames of the movie of a galloping horse, in a population of living bacteria. (Credit: Wyss Institute)

Cell wise: Storing movies in bacteria

CRISPR technology converts bacteria into a hard disk in which information can be stored.

31 Aug 2017 3:41 AM

Representational Image. (Photo: Pixabay)

Scientists develop test that could detect cancer before symptoms show

Here's how it works.

17 Aug 2017 4:50 PM

This output from a sequencing machine includes the UW team’s exploit, which is being sequenced with a number of unrelated strands. Each dot represents one strand of DNA in a given sample. (Image: Dennis Wise/University of Washington)

Researcher hacks system using malware encoded in DNA

DNA sequencing tools lack robust protections against cybersecurity risks.

11 Aug 2017 8:12 AM

The suspect "did his business and didn't flush it" during the October break-in in the city of Thousand Oaks, said Detective Tim Lohman of the Ventura County Sheriff's Office. (Photo: Pixabay/Representational)

US: Thief forgets to flush toilet after use, police use faecal evidence to trace him

Andrew David Jensen was arrested July 28 on suspicion of first-degree residential burglary, a felony.

09 Aug 2017 9:16 AM

The genetic clues include Neanderthal DNA that contains mutations that usually occur in small populations with little genetic diversity. (Photo: AFP)

New gene study rewrites Neanderthal history

Previous research has suggested that near the end of their existence some 40,000 years ago.

08 Aug 2017 8:24 AM

Tam's successful use of the CRISPR "gene editing" tool in viable embryos was hailed as a technical feat by outside experts (Photo: Pixabay)

Scientists edit gene to erase disease in human embryos

According to researchers, method can potentially be used to prevent transmission of genetic disease to future generations.

03 Aug 2017 8:34 AM

Experiments are a milestone in journey towards the birth of the first genetically modified humans (Photo: Pixabay)

First ever genetically modified human embryos created in US

Process changed DNA of large number of one-cell embryos with the controversial gene-editing technique CRISPR.

27 Jul 2017 6:00 PM

Scientists have long been able to make specific changes in the DNA code. Now, they’re taking the more radical step of starting over, and building redesigned life forms from scratch.

Scientists build DNA from scratch to alter life's blueprint

The research may reveal basic, hidden rules that govern the structure and functioning of genomes.

27 Jul 2017 12:44 PM

The DNA machines can relay discrete bits of information through space or amplify a signal. (Representational image)

DNA-powered machines to make molecular computers

In the field of DNA-based computing, the DNA contains the information, but the molecules are floating around in solution.

27 Jun 2017 11:05 AM

Tibetans can adapt to high altitude living due to genetic variations that allow them to maintain low red blood cell levels in environments with thin air (Photo: Pixabay)

Tibetans are made for colder climate

New study shows genetic makeup allow them to adapt to higher altitudes

17 Jun 2017 2:15 PM

Scientists discovered DNA switch that can “turn off” our reactions to allergies.

Promising cancer treatment targets a rare genetic flaw

It could provide life-long protection from diseases like asthma with a single treatment.

06 Jun 2017 12:40 AM

The scientists at MIT have found a method using sequences of DNA to detect the fungal product aflatoxin. (Photo: Pixabay)

This new test can detect high risk of developing liver cancer

It will help detect the presence of cancer even before the tumour is formed

28 Mar 2017 1:01 PM

Healthy cells naturally make mistakes when they multiply, unavoidable typos in DNA that can leave new cells carrying cancer-prone genetic mutations. (Photo: Pixabay)

Unavoidable typos in DNA help fuel cancer

Lifestyle and heredity get the most blame but new research suggests random chance plays a bigger role than people realize.

24 Mar 2017 12:15 PM

The reports show that DNA of the accused matched the samples collected from the victim’s body.

Rapist’s DNA matches victim’s samples

Test were conducted to verify role of the accused.

05 Feb 2017 2:03 AM

The challenge now is to untangle how many of the observed changes are specific to the physical demands of spaceflight - and how many might be simply due to natural variations. (Representational image)

Space travel may cause genetic changes: study

Scientists studied the genetic differences between astronaut Scott Kelly, who spent nearly a year in space, and his identical twin Mark.

28 Jan 2017 3:57 PM

Physio murder: Police tries to crack grainy CCTV video

The case is yet to be cracked, though the police has questioned over 400 people.

17 Jan 2017 1:04 AM

We are also at a critical point in the rapid development of “gene drive” technology.

2016 Fear vs Hope: Gene Editing— Terrible turning point?

The world’s first three-parent baby was born this year and other countries, without much oversight.

01 Jan 2017 12:16 AM

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