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Studying the Ethics of Ancient DNA

October 15, 2019

An international team seeks to integrate diverse voices, experiences, and expertise into the scientific practices of ancient ...

New Molecular Lab Means Faster Test Results

October 3, 2019

In-house DNA testing benefits patients, doctors

Can a DNA Construction Kit Replace Expensive Antibody Medication?

September 11, 2019

A study in animals similar in size to humans brings us a step closer to the clinical use of antibody gene therapy

PCR and qPCR Resource Guide

August 28, 2019

PCR is an invaluable tool for any lab performing genetic analysis

Optimizing PCR Experiments

August 20, 2019

Amplify target DNA sequences by enhancing conditions and preventing contamination for optimal outcomes...

IDT Launches oPools™ Oligo Pools—the Longest, Highest Fidelity, and Ready-To-Use Custom Oligo Pools on the Market

August 15, 2019

Long, high-yield oligos with industry-beating low error rate enable researchers to skip amplification steps and start project...

Study Finds Fish Preserve DNA 'Memories' Far Better Than Humans

August 9, 2019

Researchers report that memory in the form of 'DNA methylation' is preserved between generations of fish, in contrast to huma...

Molecular Thumb Drives: Researchers Store Digital Images in Metabolite Molecules

July 4, 2019

DNA isn't the only game in town when it comes to molecular data storage

'DNA Microscopy' Offers Entirely New Way to Image Cells

June 26, 2019

Rather than relying on optics, the microscopy system offers a chemically encoded way to map biomolecules’ relative posi...

Dark Centers of Chromosomes Reveal Ancient DNA

June 21, 2019

If researchers can distinguish chromosomes from each other by their centromeres, they can start to carry out functional tests...

A Rapid, Easy-To-Use DNA Amplification Method at 37°C

June 14, 2019

Study could advance molecular diagnosis and robotics

Automated Solutions Simplify Next-Generation Sequencing Library Preparation

May 30, 2019

Library preparation is fundamental for NGS success. Automating the process increases efficiency and generates high-quali...

Self-Healing DNA Nanostructures

May 29, 2019

Researchers have designed DNA nanostructures that can heal themselves in serum

Trove of Uncovered Genes Could Hold Key to How Humans Evolved

May 28, 2019

Dozens of genes previously thought to have similar roles across species are in fact unique to humans

Chewing Gums Reveal the Oldest Scandinavian Human DNA

May 15, 2019

The DNA from these newly examined chewing gums is the oldest human DNA sequenced from this area so far

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