Ebola rapidly evolves to be more transmissible and deadlier
The last Ebola epidemic was the worst ever. But it seems the virus quickly learns to spread more readily, which may make the next outbreak even harder to stop
Genetic Architects Untwist DNA’s Turns With Crispr
Chimps and bonobos interbred and exchanged genes
Humans are not the only great apes to have had an ancient fling with related species. New evidence shows that chimps carry genes from bonobos
The Cure for Cancer Is Data—Mountains of Data
Monsanto cuts deal to use CRISPR to engineer food
A licensing agreement between Monsanto and the Broad Institute will allow the biotech giant to use genome editing to modify plants like corn and tomatoes
If You Want a Superstar Horse, Start by Hacking Its DNA
Human-animal chimeras may be key to us living healthier lives
The US is considering a resumption of funding for the creation of human-animal chimeras. That’s good news for all of us
First real-time look at genes switching off in live human brains
A radioactive tracer has let researchers watch patterns of gene activity across healthy brains, as well as in those of people with schizophrenia
Silencing ‘Spider-Man gene’ makes flies stick to walls and die
Scientists have discovered a gene called spidey that regulates flies’ protective shield, without which they get stuck to walls
Fish With Creepy Curved Backbones Could Help Explain Scoliosis
