Animals July 02, 2022 Ghost DNA from hybrid coyotes may be able to save endangered red wolves. Adam M A hidden reservoir of red wolf DNA has been discovered in coyotes in southwestern Louisiana, which could be used to help the endangered wo... read more
Biology July 02, 2022 A softer form of CRISPR may be able to edit genes more precisely. Adam M Off-target mutations can occur with CRISPR gene editing, but this appears to be less common with an enzyme that cuts one of the DNA stran... read more
Archaeology June 30, 2022 Ice Age wolf DNA reveals that dogs descended from 2 separate wolf populations. Adam M An international team of geneticists and archaeologists led by the Francis Crick Institute discovered that dogs' ancestors can be tra... read more
Genetics June 21, 2022 Scientists unravel genetic mystery of rare neurodevelopmental disorder, providing definitive diagnoses for 21 families worldwide Adam M 15 more genetic variants in the KCNK9 gene that cause a neurodevelopmental disease have been uncovered by a joint team of scientists led b... read more
Biology June 21, 2022 Pediatric T-acute leukemia now has a new successful combination therapy. Adam M The most common cancer in children is acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL). T-ALL leukemia , which emerges from early T lineage cells, has a ... read more
Biology June 14, 2022 New study offers a 'big picture' of Europe's genetic landscape Adam M genetic landscape A new study from RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences examining population genetics across Europe has looked... read more
Biology June 13, 2022 Decoding a key cell component atom by atom Adam M Decoding a key cell Whatever you're doing, whether you're driving a car, walking, or even at your laziest, eating potato chips and w... read more
Biology June 13, 2022 One in 500 men carries an extra sex chromosome, putting them at risk of many common diseases Adam M About one in 500 men can carry an extra X or Y chromosome - most of them unaware - putting them at increased risk for diseases such as typ... read more
Genetics June 02, 2022 CRISPR's limits for resurrecting species are demonstrated by an extinct rat. Adam M A study reveals that even a few missing genes in animals' re-created genomes could be an issue. In the early 1900s, the Christmas Islan... read more