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How Scientists are Untangling the Mystery of Developmental Disorders

Linda Geddes 07/10/2018

According to Rare Disease UK, there are between 6,000...

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There Are More Microbial Species on Earth Than Stars in the Galaxy

Jay T. Lennon and Kenneth J. Locey 16/09/2018

When microorganisms are taken into account, recent studies suggest...

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Recreational Ancestry DNA Testing May Reveal More Than Consumers Bargained for

Catharine Wang 16/05/2018

More people are sending off saliva samples to find...

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Explainer: What Is CRISPR and How Does It Work?

Merlin Crossley 04/02/2018

CRISPR harnesses the natural defence mechanisms of some bacteria...

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DNA Can Encode Data – So Scientists Uploaded a Movie Into It

Neha C.V. 16/10/2017

They encoded information within bacterial DNA, making it a...

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CRISPR Gets Golden Makeover That Could Improve Gene-Editing Tech

Lakshmi Supriya 13/10/2017

While the new version of the tech has room...

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Researchers Prepare to Explore the Genetics of Gender Identity, With Caution

Daniel Trotta 04/08/2017

Two decades of brain research have provided hints of...