Genes Can Be Accurately Edited in Cells throughout the Body
In proof-of-principle research, new genetic "CopyCatchers" detect efficient and precise CRISPR editing in a living organism
Genetics
New, Almost Non-Destructive Archaeogenetic Sampling Method Developed
A new method that allows the almost non-destructive extraction of genetic material from archaeological human remains
Chemical 'Nose' Sniffs Critical Differences in DNA Structures
Detection innovation could enhance drug development and cancer research
Scientists Culture the First Stable Coral Cell Lines
The ability to culture coral cells could usher in a new era in coral biology research
How Genome Sequencing Could Help the Sumatran Rhinoceros
With less than 100 individuals remaining, the Sumatran rhinoceros is one of the most endangered mammal species in the world
Researchers Generate Human-Monkey Chimeric Embryos
The research, despite its ethical concerns, has the potential to provide new insights into developmental biology and evolution
An On-Off Switch for Gene Editing
New, reversible CRISPR method can control gene expression while leaving underlying DNA sequence unchanged
Using Genetics to ID Potential Drugs for COVID-19 Treatment
Based on their analyses, researchers call for prioritizing clinical trials of drugs targeting the proteins IFNAR2 and ACE2 to treat COVID-19 in its early stages
Speeding Up Sequence Alignment across the Tree of Life
A sequence search engine for a new era of conservation genomics
New Method Advances Single-Cell Transcriptomic Technologies
New ACME method created by UK-based scientists will transform how cells are studied