Gene-editing in embryos is concerning. New study shows why
Extensive copying of genetic information from one parent to another due to CRISPR could give rise to mutant copies of disease-causing genes in …
Trials under trial
THE PHILIPPINES
Corn cleared
Evolution influences our physiology today. Here’s how
Neanderthal variant in Homo sapiens responsible for more live births, with a risk of premature delivery
Human evolution didn’t stop at split from chimpanzees, 155 tiny new genes identified: Study
Some of the new genes linked with growth defects, diseases, say scientists
BRAZIL
Men are slowly losing their Y chromosome, but a new sex gene discovery in spiny rats brings hope for humanity
But the evolution of the new gene comes with risks such creation of several different human species
Gene's-eye view of Olympics
Scientists are peering into the genomes of top athletes to find out which genes can spill their secrets of success. How much of athletic …
Row over relief
Seeds of doubt
Researchers identify climate change-resilient chickpea genes
The first-ever successful genome sequencing of chickpea means the development of new varieties with high yields, and no pests and diseases, …
Russia to grow 30 gene-edited plants, animals by 2027
The country aims to create 10 new varieties of such crops as well as animals by 2020; another 20 by 2027
Follow Up
ARGENTINA
Question of safety
The Bangkok conference on the risks of genetically modified corps advocated greater investment of public funds in bio-safety research
Gene doping can change the nature of sports
It involves injecting a gene helpful in boosting athletic performance into the cells of a person. The International Olympic Committee says it …
A Nelson's eye on digital biopiracy
Biodiversity meet puts off decision on benefit-sharing from digital gene sequences
Kindergar(d)en find
Researchers identify the closest living relatives of the first land plants -- a group of green algae
Bt Cotton imbroglio
A failure of our scientific preparedness. Where are our scientists?
Designer babies can lead to growth of homogenous individuals
A Chinese researcher has claimed that he helped make world’s first genetically edited babies but the development may come at a heavy cost
Gene transfer enhances insect survival, says study
Gene transfer might have helped in the development of better traits in mating, nutrition, growth and adaptation
Say hello to hachimoji: Scientists just doubled the genetic alphabet
Research results hold potential to look for different forms of life existing elsewhere in the universe
These lethal changes in India’s patent rules
The proposed amendments are a capitulation to Big Pharma and will undermine vital public health safeguards in the law
Unravelling DNA’s structure: A landmark achievement whose authors were not fairly credited
History has acknowledged how Rosalind Franklin was sidelined