Daily briefing: Iguanas from the Americas might have rafted to FijiIguanas likely rafted 8,000 km across the Pacific from the Americas to Fiji, showcasing their remarkable endurance.
Colossal says creating woolly mice is a 'validation step' for de-extinction and could help eradicate diseasesColossal Biosciences achieved a milestone by genetically engineering woolly mice, marking a significant step towards woolly mammoth de-extinction.
Have Scientists Created Hybrids of Mice and Mammoths?Colossal's latest project involves gene-edited mice simulating wooly mammoth traits, raising questions about de-extinction efforts.
Company Seeking to Resurrect the Woolly Mammoth Creates a 'Woolly Mouse'Colossal Biosciences introduces lab-created woolly mice as a step toward reviving extinct species, emphasizing genetic engineering's role in enhancing resilience against climate change.
Scientists aiming to bring back woolly mammoth create woolly miceScientists create genetically modified woolly mice as a step toward reviving woolly mammoths.
Gene-edited non-browning banana could cut food waste, scientists sayThe genetically engineered non-browning banana offers a new solution to food waste by extending shelf life and resilience during transport.
Scientists closer to bringing woolly mammoth back from extinctionColossal Biosciences aims to bring back woolly mammoths by 2028 using genetic engineering techniques.
Colossal says creating woolly mice is a 'validation step' for de-extinction and could help eradicate diseasesColossal Biosciences achieved a milestone by genetically engineering woolly mice, marking a significant step towards woolly mammoth de-extinction.
Have Scientists Created Hybrids of Mice and Mammoths?Colossal's latest project involves gene-edited mice simulating wooly mammoth traits, raising questions about de-extinction efforts.
Company Seeking to Resurrect the Woolly Mammoth Creates a 'Woolly Mouse'Colossal Biosciences introduces lab-created woolly mice as a step toward reviving extinct species, emphasizing genetic engineering's role in enhancing resilience against climate change.
Scientists aiming to bring back woolly mammoth create woolly miceScientists create genetically modified woolly mice as a step toward reviving woolly mammoths.
Gene-edited non-browning banana could cut food waste, scientists sayThe genetically engineered non-browning banana offers a new solution to food waste by extending shelf life and resilience during transport.
Scientists closer to bringing woolly mammoth back from extinctionColossal Biosciences aims to bring back woolly mammoths by 2028 using genetic engineering techniques.
Colossal CEO Ben Lamm says humanity has a 'moral obligation' to pursue de-extinction tech | TechCrunchColossal aims to use genetic editing for de-extinction, seeking to revive species like the woolly mammoth while emphasizing ethical responsibility.
"Wooly mice" a test run for mammoth gene editingThe focus on gene editing highlights the potential for developing mammoth-like traits through advancements in genetic technology without directly hybridizing species.
Scientists create 'woolly mouse' in genetic experimentScientists have created a genetically modified "woolly" mouse, advancing efforts to revive woolly mammoths through genetic engineering techniques.
Scientists Modified Genes In Mice to Give Them Traits of Woolly Mammoths, and the Results Are Frankly AdorableScientists have created "woolly mice" with mammoth traits, marking progress in de-extinction efforts.
Scientists genetically engineer the world's first woolly mouseScientists have created 'woolly mice' using mammoth DNA, indicating progress in de-extinction efforts.
Hoping to revive mammoths, scientists create 'woolly mice'Scientists have engineered mice to replicate woolly mammoth traits, aiming to eventually resurrect the species.This accomplishment is a significant step toward possible de-extinction of woolly mammoths.
Colossal CEO Ben Lamm says humanity has a 'moral obligation' to pursue de-extinction tech | TechCrunchColossal aims to use genetic editing for de-extinction, seeking to revive species like the woolly mammoth while emphasizing ethical responsibility.
"Wooly mice" a test run for mammoth gene editingThe focus on gene editing highlights the potential for developing mammoth-like traits through advancements in genetic technology without directly hybridizing species.
Scientists create 'woolly mouse' in genetic experimentScientists have created a genetically modified "woolly" mouse, advancing efforts to revive woolly mammoths through genetic engineering techniques.
Scientists Modified Genes In Mice to Give Them Traits of Woolly Mammoths, and the Results Are Frankly AdorableScientists have created "woolly mice" with mammoth traits, marking progress in de-extinction efforts.
Scientists genetically engineer the world's first woolly mouseScientists have created 'woolly mice' using mammoth DNA, indicating progress in de-extinction efforts.
Hoping to revive mammoths, scientists create 'woolly mice'Scientists have engineered mice to replicate woolly mammoth traits, aiming to eventually resurrect the species.This accomplishment is a significant step toward possible de-extinction of woolly mammoths.
Daily briefing: US scientists rise up against Trump's efforts to dismantle federal scienceScientists protest against Trump administration policies affecting science funding and inclusivity.Colossal Biosciences reveals genetically edited 'woolly mice' aiming to revive woolly mammoths.
Scientists genetically engineer mice with thick hair like the extinct woolly mammothColossal Biosciences is engineering living animals to mimic extinct species traits, like the woolly mammoth, utilizing advanced genetic editing techniques.
50 years after a seminal conference, big questions about biotechnology remainThe 1975 Asilomar conference highlighted the excitement and ethical concerns surrounding genetic engineering, a pivotal moment in biology's history.
Josie Zayner: The Perils of Unregulated BiohackingJosie Zayner's self-experimentation raises significant ethical and safety concerns in biohacking, highlighting the risks of unregulated genetic engineering.
50 years after a seminal conference, big questions about biotechnology remainThe 1975 Asilomar conference highlighted the excitement and ethical concerns surrounding genetic engineering, a pivotal moment in biology's history.
Josie Zayner: The Perils of Unregulated BiohackingJosie Zayner's self-experimentation raises significant ethical and safety concerns in biohacking, highlighting the risks of unregulated genetic engineering.
Scientists have created a banana that 'stays fresh after opening'Scientists have developed non-browning bananas, maintaining freshness for longer, revolutionizing fruit salads and reducing waste.Gene editing allows bananas to stay fresh longer, offering new opportunities for markets.
Your Next Pet Could Be a Glowing RabbitThe Los Angeles Project seeks to genetically engineer pets like glow-in-the-dark rabbits and hypoallergenic dogs, guided by biohacker Josie Zayner.
A transplanted pig kidney offers a grandmother hope for life without dialysisTowana Looney's surgery represents a groundbreaking attempt to address organ shortages through the use of genetically modified pig organs.
FDA approves pig organ transplant trials for patients with kidney failureThe FDA has approved clinical trials for organ transplants using genetically modified pigs, a potential solution for the kidney transplant shortage.
A Second Person Has Received a Pig Kidney TransplantA 66-year-old man received a genetically modified pig kidney transplant, marking a significant advance in addressing organ shortages in the U.S.
A transplanted pig kidney offers a grandmother hope for life without dialysisTowana Looney's surgery represents a groundbreaking attempt to address organ shortages through the use of genetically modified pig organs.
FDA approves pig organ transplant trials for patients with kidney failureThe FDA has approved clinical trials for organ transplants using genetically modified pigs, a potential solution for the kidney transplant shortage.
A Second Person Has Received a Pig Kidney TransplantA 66-year-old man received a genetically modified pig kidney transplant, marking a significant advance in addressing organ shortages in the U.S.
Jurassic World: Rebirth Drops First Trailer, Promising New Dinosaurs and High-Stakes Action | stupidDOPEJurassic World: Rebirth reinvents the franchise with a thrilling narrative focusing on survival, genetic breakthroughs, and intense new dinosaur threats.
F.D.A. Approves Studies of Pig Organ Transplants for Kidney PatientsFDA approves clinical trials for organ transplants from genetically modified pigs, marking a significant advancement in cross-species transplantation.
Mouse with two FATHERS could pave way for gay men to have kidsResearchers successfully bred mice using genetic material from two male parents, marking a significant advancement in reproductive technology.
Why Grapefruit Interferes with Medication, and What to Do about ItGrapefruit can dangerously interact with many medications, but genetically engineered varieties may offer a solution by eliminating harmful compounds.
You May Be Able to Have Grapefruit Again SomedayGrapefruits contain furanocoumarins that can interfere with medication, warranting warning labels.
Why Grapefruit Interferes with Medication, and What to Do about ItGrapefruit can dangerously interact with many medications, but genetically engineered varieties may offer a solution by eliminating harmful compounds.
You May Be Able to Have Grapefruit Again SomedayGrapefruits contain furanocoumarins that can interfere with medication, warranting warning labels.
Could an IVF calf help reduce dairy's global emissions? DW 01/03/2025Hilda the calf signifies a major advancement in breeding cattle that produce less methane, addressing climate change challenges.
Under the Eye of the Big Bird by Hiromi Kawakami review when humans don't come firstThe novel explores themes of genetic engineering, societal anxieties, and the struggle to preserve humanity in a rapidly changing and fragile world.
Opinion | The Case for Gene Drives to Combat MalariaThe debate centers on genetically engineered mosquitoes for malaria control, highlighting the balance between potential benefits and risks to ecosystems.
Could mosquitoes deliver vaccines against malaria?Engineered mosquitoes can deliver vaccines, potentially providing enhanced immunity against malaria, especially critical due to the high malaria death rate.
Opinion | The Case for Gene Drives to Combat MalariaThe debate centers on genetically engineered mosquitoes for malaria control, highlighting the balance between potential benefits and risks to ecosystems.
Could mosquitoes deliver vaccines against malaria?Engineered mosquitoes can deliver vaccines, potentially providing enhanced immunity against malaria, especially critical due to the high malaria death rate.
Build your own receptor: modular system can be tailored to any antigenPAGERs enable the creation of customizable GPCRs to control cellular responses effectively.
Designer Babies Running Into Trouble Now That They're TeenagersDesigner babies face immense pressure and expectations, potentially leading to psychological struggles during adolescence.
Meet the Plant Hacker Creating Flowers Never Seen (or Smelled) BeforeCocioba ingeniously turned financial hardships into opportunities, utilizing low-cost lab practices and 3D printing to pursue his passion for flower design.
DNA Typewriters' Can Record a Cell's HistoryEngineered cells can create genetic records, allowing scientists to track their development and changes over time.
Novel way to beat dengue: Deaf mosquitoes stop having sexA novel approach to reduce mosquito populations by genetically altering males to be deaf, preventing them from mating with females.
From Honeycrisp to Red Delicious love it or hate it, your apple is a cloneGenetic consistency in apples shows the impact of scientific breeding on agriculture.
Genetically-Engineered Pets Are Here and You Can Buy One for $5GloFish represents the first genetically-modified pets available to the public, highlighting a trend in aesthetic-based genetic modification.
Mutant maize with a 'smart canopy' evades the shade at high planting densityA newly identified mutant gene enhances maize yields by improving plant architecture for high-density planting.
15 Years Ago, Adrien Brody Made the Most Underrated Sci-Fi Thriller of the DecadeThe film 'Splice' underscores the stark contrast between scientific creation and the realities of nurturing a child.
Maxine Singer obituary: biologist who shaped genetic engineering and fought discriminationMaxine Singer contributed significantly to the development of genetic engineering and was a key advocate for dialogue between scientists and society.
Australian scientists genetically engineer common fly species to eat more of humanity's wasteGenetically engineered black soldier flies can consume a wider range of organic waste and produce useful fatty compounds, enzymes, and reduce methane emissions.
This Start-Up Wants You to Put Custom Bacteria on Your TeethLaunching genetically engineered bacteria for dental health as a cosmetic product after overcoming regulatory challenges.
Genetics Played Role in Rare Blood Clots Linked to COVID-19 Vaccines, Researchers FindRare blood clots from J&J and AstraZeneca COVID-19 shots linked to autoimmune reaction in genetically susceptible individuals, shaping future vaccine development.
Revolutionary CAR-T cell therapy looks to break through beyond blood cancerCAR-T cell therapy revolutionizes blood cancer treatment by enhancing T-lymphocytes to combat tumors, with potential for wider application beyond hematological cancers.
Trojan Tomato: A New GMO Is Designed To Infiltrate America's GardensThe GM Purple Tomato, genetically modified to contain anthocyanins, is being introduced to home gardeners, potentially offering heightened antioxidant levels and health benefits.
Gene editing crops to be colourful could aid weeding, say scientistsGenetically engineering colorful crops can aid in identifying and distinguishing weeds, potentially reducing the need for pesticides.