Scientists may have finally sequenced the entire human genome
Technological limitations prevented scientists from sequencing a minor but important fraction of the genome -- until now.
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You’ve heard about genome sequencing — but what’s exome sequencing?
It's a method that can help detect rare genetic disease.
Scientists sequence genome of Fleming’s original penicillin-producing fungus
The comparison could help us bring penicillin up to scratch.
What DNA can tell us about the transatlantic slave trade in the Americas
Scientists analyzed the genomes of the living descendents of the victims of the African slave trade.
Scientists sequence the genomes of six bat species for clues to their unique features
Among other things, these genomes may help find new approaches against COVID-19.
Geneticists sequence the complete human X chromosome for the first time
Researchers hope to completely sequence the other 23 chromosomes by the end of the year.
Researchers encode “The Wizard of Oz” in DNA with unprecedented accuracy and efficiency
The study could pave the way for long-term storage using the blueprint of life.
Researchers dive deep into the genetic legacy of the transatlantic slave trade
The transatlantic slave trade was at its height between 1750 and 1850. Now, a new study analyzing the genomes of ...
Ancient Dane’s life reconstructed from 5,700-year-old chewing gum
The early Neolithic female was a hunter-gather
Researchers make chicken cells resist bird flu by snipping out a tiny bit of their DNA
There's still a long way to go before we have a full chicken, though.
Scientists sequence genomes of world’s tallest trees
The redwood has the 2nd largest genome in the world.
Scientists present first computer-generated artificial genome
Synthetic life isn't a paradox anymore.
Great white shark genome might teach us how to heal faster or stave off cancer
Scientists sink their teeth in the great white's genome
Butterflies are genetically wired to mate with others like them
Surprisingly, these butterflies could teach us a thing or two about humans.
Ancient DNA reveals two previously unknown migrations into South America
We're beginning to understand who were the first Americans in greater detail.
Ancient retrovirus may make some people more prone to addiction
The study hints to evidence for a physical cause of addiction.
MDMA or ‘ecstasy’ makes octopuses more social, too
This could help scientists uncover the origin of social behavior in all animals.
Wheat’s genetic secrets could lead to better, more resilient crops
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