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Posted on August 8, 2017

Genetically engineered salmon goes on sale for the first time

After 25 years of development, the first genetically modified animal intended for human consumption has been sold on the open market in Canada
Posted on August 3, 2017

CRISPR skin grafts could replace insulin injections for diabetes

Skin grafts of gene-edited cells have boosted insulin levels in mice, and protected them from gaining weight and developing diabetes under a high-fat diet
Posted on July 19, 2017

First dogs may have been extremely sociable wolves

Wolves and dogs that are friendliest to people carry mutations in genes with links to sociability, backing the idea that this was key in dog domestication
Posted on June 5, 2017

A Radical Proposal For Preventing Rare Genetic Diseases

A Radical Proposal For Preventing Rare Genetic Diseases
Opinion: Prevention is the best cure, even for rare genetic diseases. The post A Radical Proposal For Preventing Rare Genetic Diseases appeared first on WIRED.
Posted on June 4, 2017

Crispr’s Next Big Debate: How Messy Is Too Messy?

Crispr’s Next Big Debate: How Messy Is Too Messy?
Researchers of the gene editing technique observed mutation rates 10 times higher previously reported. But that means different things to scientists and doctors. The post Crispr's Next Big Debate: How Messy Is Too Messy? appeared first on WIRED.
Posted on May 24, 2017

Virus Hunters Draw a Map of Zika’s Spread With DNA

Virus Hunters Draw a Map of Zika’s Spread With DNA
According to new genetic evidence, public health efforts to contain and fight the disease could have—and should have—gotten started much sooner. The post Virus Hunters Draw a Map of Zika's Spread With DNA appeared first on WIRED.
Posted on May 24, 2017

The Tricky Ethics of Big Pharma Soft-Selling on Soap Operas

The Tricky Ethics of Big Pharma Soft-Selling on Soap Operas
Medical professionals have raised concerns about whether General Hospital's plotline blurred the lines between disease awareness and advertisement. The post The Tricky Ethics of Big Pharma Soft-Selling on Soap Operas appeared first on WIRED.
Posted on May 19, 2017

The Arctic Doomsday Seed Vault Flooded. Thanks, Global Warming

The Arctic Doomsday Seed Vault Flooded. Thanks, Global Warming
No seeds were lost, but the ability of the rock vault to provide failsafe protection against all disasters is now threatened by climate change. The post The Arctic Doomsday Seed Vault Flooded. Thanks, Global Warming appeared first on WIRED.
Posted on May 18, 2017

Crispr Creator Jennifer Doudna on the Promises—and Pitfalls—of Easy Genetic Modification

Crispr Creator Jennifer Doudna on the Promises—and Pitfalls—of Easy Genetic Modification
Easy genetic modification could mean cures for cancer (yay!), kitty-sized pigs (squee!), and, yes, designer babies (ack). The post Crispr Creator Jennifer Doudna on the Promises—and Pitfalls—of Easy Genetic Modification appeared first on WIRED.
Posted on May 18, 2017

A Chinese Genome Giant Sets Its Sights on the UItimate Sequencer

A Chinese Genome Giant Sets Its Sights on the UItimate Sequencer
A new US-based R&D facility will support Chinese genetics company BGI in its efforts to develop next-next-generation sequencing technologies. The post A Chinese Genome Giant Sets Its Sights on the UItimate Sequencer appeared first on WIRED.

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