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Alien genes found in human DNA? New study claims alien DNA inserted into our genome. Here's research, initial findings, possible effects and speculationAlien genes found in human DNA? A new study claims alien DNA may have been inserted into human genes, suggesting possible hybridization. Th...- 'It may sound crazy, but...': Cardiologist reveals 5 futuristic heart treatments set to become the new normal in heart careCardiologist Dr. Dmitry Yaranov, widely known as @heart_transplant_doc, has outlined what he calls the “crazy future of heart care” in a vi...
- International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center shifts focus to gene editing for wheat resilience as GM varieties stallThe International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center (CIMMYT) is focusing on gene editing to develop wheat varieties resistant to drought, ...
- Scientists transplant genetically modified pig lung into human for first timeIn a groundbreaking achievement, Chinese researchers successfully transplanted a genetically modified pig lung into a brain-dead man. The l...
- Beyond genetics- here’s a single habit that has the potential to extend your lifespan by 10 yearsDr. Eric Topol's 17-year study reveals that consistent exercise, especially strength and balance training, is key to healthy aging, not jus...
- Dire wolves brought back to life using ancient DNA and modern scienceColossal Biosciences has brought the extinct dire wolf back to life using groundbreaking gene-editing and cloning techniques. By analyzing ...
- Who is going to inherit Gene Hackman's $80 million fortune? Will there be a legal battle among his children? Here are all detailsGene Hackman left his $80 million estate primarily to his wife, Betsy Arakawa, leading to uncertainty over his three children's share. Lega...
- No mother needed: Scientists produce mice from two male parentsChinese scientists have created the first mice with two fathers to reach adulthood. This was achieved by reprogramming imprinted genes usin...
- COVID-19 infection can change structure of our genes: StudyThe genetic materials in our cells are stored in a structure called chromatin. Some viruses of other categories have been reported to hijac...
- China drafts new rules to allow gene edited crops to overhaul seed industryGene editing is a newer technology that is seen as less risky than GM because it does not involve adding any foreign genes to a plant. Inst...
- Government will continue to back GM research: DBT secretaryGene-editing policy for medical, agricultural purpose is also under consideration: DBT secretary Renu Swarup
- This common condiment used in Indian cuisine can help prevent stomach cancerThe yellow powder derived from the roots of the turmeric plant have therapeutic effects.
- Mothers-to-be, take note! Smoking may chemically modify the DNA of the babyThis is a blood-borne exposure to smoking - the foetus isn't breathing it, but many of the same things are going to be passing through the ...
- Simple blood test may spot five types of cancersResearchers from National Institute of Health (NIH) in US have identified a striking signature in tumour DNA that occurs in these types of ...
- Gene tweaking may have helped humans walk uprightResearchers studied a tiny fish called the threespine stickleback that has evolved radically different skeletal structures to match environ...
- Can creating genetically engineered mosquitoes could save millions of lives?Google's Linus Upson wants to 'start a biology project involving genetically engineered mosquitoes that would help wipe out other mosquitoe...
- Moily defends nod for GM field trials for food cropsSeveral activists including environmental watchdog Greenpeace and Aam Admi Party have slammed Moily's decision on permitting field trial.
- A ban on the use of crops with transgenic traits is unscientific and India needs new technologies to raise farm yieldsBoth yield-enhancement and yield-stabilisation are critical for feeding a global population of over seven billion, and still increasing.
- Worry about human ethicsThe problem is lack of faith in the integrity of testing & approval process.
- FIPB bans entry of terminator geneNEW DELHI: Globalisation is forcing the pace of public awareness and government decision making. During the last two years, FIPB has cleare...
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