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“Wealthy regions are noticing an uptick in this unsightly disease” They say money doesn’t buy happiness. And for some, it also can’t buy skin health. One persistent, inflammatory skin disease has become a growing problem across the globe, especially in wealthier areas, according to a new analysis of 236 countries. In JAMA Dermatology last week,…
“Dodo DNA discovery could lead to revival of extinct bird” The thought of reviving the foregone dodo is no longer one for the birds. The recent discovery of a “fantastic specimen” of dodo DNA was the last clue needed to complete the extinct bird’s genome, announced a team of biological researchers at the University of…
“How a skin graft could be the next addiction treatment” A potential new surgical treatment for cocaine and alcohol addiction only goes skin deep, but could leave a long-lasting impact. Following successful experiments reported earlier this year in the journal Nature, researchers at the University of Chicago hope to launch human clinical trials of a…
“Why millions of genetically modified mosquitoes could be released across US” The US could soon be swarming with genetically altered mosquitoes after the Environmental Protection Agency approved a plan to test the insects. It is hoped the new altered mosquitoes will ward off their natural, disease-causing counterparts. Biotechnology company Oxitec has developed altered Aedes aegypti…
“#China to allow gene-edited crops in push for food security” BEIJING, Jan 25 – China has published trial rules for the approval of gene-edited plants, paving the way for faster improvements to crops as it seeks to bolster its food security. Gene editing – or altering the genes of a plant to change or improve its performance – is viewed by some scientists as less…
“#Discover your dog’s DNA with this test and training classes” Did your family add a four-legged friend during the pandemic? Whether you’ve had a trusty pooch for years or are thinking about rescuing or buying a puppy, the All-in-One DNA My Dog Breed Identification Test and Dog Training Bundle has everything you need to get…
“#UN calls for global database of human gene editing research” LONDON — The World Health Organization issued new recommendations Monday on human genome editing, calling for a global registry to track “any form of genetic manipulation” and proposing a whistle-blowing mechanism to raise concerns about unethical or unsafe research. The U.N. health agency commissioned an…
“#Prenatal test developed in collaboration with Chinese military collects gene data” A prenatal test taken by millions of pregnant women globally was developed by Chinese gene company BGI Group in collaboration with the Chinese military and is being used by the firm to collect genetic data, a Reuters review of publicly available documents found. The…
“#Honeybee worker can produce millions of identical clones, study shows” A South African subspecies of the honeybee is reportedly able to produce millions of clones of itself. According to new research published in the journal Current Biology and Proceedings of the Royal Society B, one such insect – known as the Cape honeybee or Apis mellifera capensis–…
“#Scientists saving endangered salmon with CRISPR” ANTIOCH, California, June 7 – A gene-editing tool that has led to new cancer therapies and a rapid test for COVID-19 is now helping scientists find endangered species of salmon in the San Francisco Bay. The CRISPR-based Sherlock tool can identify four types of Chinook salmon, including Sacramento winter-run and Central Valley spring-run, which are both protected under the federal Endangered Species Act. “The…