Tag: genetically

Why Genetically Optimizing Embryos Is Misleading, Unethical—And Not Even Possible

The concept of “genetic optimization” has been making waves in the field of genomics, with a new software

Genetically tailored microbes could tweak our microbiomes

The human gut microbiome has a big influence on healthScience Photo Library/Alamy A recent study has shown that

Plans to genetically screen newborns for rare diseases are problematic

Newborn screening for rare genetic conditions has been a topic of discussion recently, with the UK's health secretary,

Cells Can ‘Hear’ Sounds—And Respond Genetically

Serenading Cells with Audible Sound: A Breakthrough in Gene Activity The cells in our body are constantly listening,

Researchers genetically altered fruit flies to crave cocaine

Scientists at the University of Utah have made a groundbreaking discovery by engineering fruit flies that are susceptible

South Korea’s ‘sea women’ are genetically adapted for their tough trade

"Being in that cold water, holding your breath, and diving down deep, it must have been incredibly challenging

Electrical synapses genetically engineered in mammals for first time

Engineered Electrical Synapses in Mammals Could Revolutionize Mental Health Treatment A light micrograph of a section of a

Chernobyl’s feral dogs are genetically unique, but not mutated

The Chernobyl disaster of 1986 left a lasting impact on the environment and wildlife in the surrounding area.