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DNA-testing dog poo: Spanish city on the scent of owners who don't pick up Tarragona has threatened to use a DNA database of registered dogs to match droppings found on the street to dog owners Spain’s north-eastern city of Tarragona has threatened to use DNA analysis of dog droppings to track down owners who fail to clear up their pet’s mess.
Genetics Source: TheGuardian
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Tuesday, Aug 18, 2015, 9:07am Rating: | Views: 3313 | Comments: 0
Scientists use 'therapeutic cloning' to fix mitochondrial genes U.S. researchers have used a controversial cloning technique to make new, healthy, perfectly matched stem cells from the skin of patients with mitochondrial diseases in a first step toward treatment for these incurable, life-threatening conditions.
Genetics Source: TheGuardian
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Tuesday, Jun 16, 2015, 8:38am Rating: | Views: 1480 | Comments: 0
Egg or sperm? Scientists identify a gene that makes the call WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Providing insight into the sometimes mysterious biology of reproduction, researchers in Japan have identified a gene that controls whether the reproductive precursor cells known as germ cells eventually become sperm or eggs.
Genetics Source: Reuters
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Friday, Jun 12, 2015, 10:49am Rating: | Views: 1501 | Comments: 0
More Evidence That Parents' Ages Could Influence Autism Risk A large, international study found that kids born to older parents had higher rates of autism. Having a teen mom or parents with a large gap between their ages also increased the autism odds.
Genetics Source: NPR
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Thursday, Jun 11, 2015, 12:39pm Rating: | Views: 1514 | Comments: 0
Genetics Source: New Scientist
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Thursday, Jun 04, 2015, 5:57pm Rating: | Views: 1540 | Comments: 0
Rebooting the Human Genome The official map of the human genome can’t tell you everything about your genes. Does graph theory offer a better way?
Genetics Source: Technology Review
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Wednesday, Jun 03, 2015, 9:09am Rating: | Views: 1465 | Comments: 0
White House: ethics of human genome editing needs further review The White House said on Tuesday the ethical issues associated with gene-editing on the human genome need further study by the scientific community and should not be pursued until issues are resolved.
Genetics Source: Reuters
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Wednesday, May 27, 2015, 7:24am Rating: | Views: 1445 | Comments: 0
Genetics Source: Science
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Tuesday, May 26, 2015, 8:45am Rating: | Views: 1256 | Comments: 0
How Do You Make An Elderly Worm Feel Young Again? What controls aging? Biochemist Cynthia Kenyon has found a genetic mutation that can more than double the lifespan of a tiny worm, which points to how we might one day significantly extend human life.
Genetics Source: NPR
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Friday, May 22, 2015, 11:49am Rating: | Views: 1391 | Comments: 0
You And Yeast Have More In Common Than You Might Think Genetically, at least, not that much has changed in the billion years since you two last shared a relative. Roughly half the 500 genes yeast need for life are interchangeable with the human versions.
Genetics Source: NPR
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Friday, May 22, 2015, 11:49am Rating: | Views: 1367 | Comments: 0
Genetics Source: TIME Magazine
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Thursday, May 21, 2015, 7:50am Rating: | Views: 1441 | Comments: 0
U.S. science leaders to tackle ethics of gene-editing technology The leading U.S. scientific organization, responding to concerns expressed by scientists and ethicists, has launched an ambitious initiative to recommend guidelines for new genetic technology that has the potential to create "designer babies."
Genetics Source: Reuters
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Tuesday, May 19, 2015, 8:20am Rating: | Views: 1289 | Comments: 0
Genetics Source: TheGuardian
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Tuesday, May 19, 2015, 8:20am Rating: | Views: 1260 | Comments: 0
Seasons May Tweak Genes That Trigger Some Chronic Diseases Genes linked to inflammation are more active in winter, a study hints. That might partly explain why some diseases, including Type 1 diabetes and rheumatoid arthritis, are more likely to start then.
Genetics Source: NPR
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Wednesday, May 13, 2015, 8:03am Rating: | Views: 1436 | Comments: 0
How DNA sequencing is transforming the hunt for new drugs Drug manufacturers have begun amassing enormous troves of human DNA in hopes of significantly shortening the time it takes to identify new drug candidates, a move some say is transforming the development of medicines.
Genetics Source: Reuters
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Wednesday, May 13, 2015, 8:03am Rating: | Views: 1461 | Comments: 0