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Albino Lizards Are the World’s First Gene-edited Reptiles
In a world first, researchers at the University of Georgia have used CRISPR-Cas9 to make gene-edited reptiles: albino lizards that are roughly the size of your index finger. The study provides a technique for gene-editing outside of traditionally used animal models.
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Regulating RNA With Light
Messenger RNA molecules contain genetic information and thus control the synthesis of proteins in living cells. Biochemists at the University of Bayreuth and the University of Bonn have now discovered a way to regulate this process which is central to gene expression.
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Novel Gene-editing Tool SATI Successfully Targets Non-coding DNA
The last decade has witnessed major advancements in the gene-editing field that have applications in an array of scientific fields, from medicine and drug development to agriculture. Salk Institute Researchers have added to the gene-editing toolbox through their novel technique, SATI, which targets non-coding DNA.
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Biomarkers of Longevity Discovered
An international group of scientists studied the effects of 17 different lifespan-extending interventions on gene activity in mice and discovered genetic biomarkers of longevity.
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How the "Australian" Mutation Leads to Alzheimer's Disease
A team of scientists have studied one hereditary genetic mutation to discover the general molecular mechanisms that may lead both to early onset of Alzheimer's disease and to the form of the disease caused by age-related changes in human body.
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Monster Tumbleweed Is Here to Stay
A new species of gigantic tumbleweed once predicted to go extinct is not only here to stay -- it's likely to expand its territory.
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A Less Invasive Way of Diagnosing Genetic Disorders in Developing Fetuses
Brown University researchers have developed a simple method for isolating placental cells from cervical swabs. The technique could aid in developing less invasive ways of diagnosing genetic disorders in developing fetuses.
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Storing Complex “Memories” in the DNA of Living Cells
Using a technique that can precisely edit DNA bases, MIT researchers have created a way to store complex "memories" in the DNA of living cells, including human cells.
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Bacteria Help Crops Grow in Salt-damaged Soil
Researchers may have found a way to reverse falling crop yields caused by increasingly salty farmlands throughout the world.
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