genetics

A CRISPR variation that wont introduce new DNA to plants

Posted in Science on 25th Oct, 2015
by Alex Muller

Researchers have altered CRISPR so that it can knock out genes without introducing new ones. The modifications might not even qualify as genetically modified foods.

CEO of Bioviva claims to be testing antiaging gene therapy on herself

Posted in Medicine on 16th Oct, 2015
by Alex Muller

An American biotech CEO claims she is the first to undergo gene therapy to reverse aging. Judge for yourself.

23andMe raises $115M to grow its DNA health test technology globally

Posted in Science on 15th Oct, 2015
by Alex Muller

The company offers customers a report with information about your health and ancestry, covering 254 diseases and conditions.

DuPont Predicts CRISPR Plants on Dinner Plates in Five Years

Posted in Science on 11th Oct, 2015
by Alex Muller

Powerful and possibly unregulated, gene editing starts new boom in GMOs.

The Genomics Revolution:

Posted in Featured, Medicine on 1st Oct, 2015
by Alex Muller

From evolution by natural selection to evolution by intelligent direction.