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fromInsideHook
4 days ago

Revisiting the Conference That Shaped Genetic Engineering

"The conference was, as Amsen pointed out, a different time - one where a general sense of caution prevailed, and some scientists sought to get their colleagues to curb research on subjects they considered too risky."
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fromFast Company
3 months ago

Colossal says creating woolly mice is a 'validation step' for de-extinction and could help eradicate diseases

Colossal Biosciences achieved a milestone by genetically engineering woolly mice, marking a significant step towards woolly mammoth de-extinction.
NYC startup
fromTechCrunch
3 months ago

Colossal CEO Ben Lamm says humanity has a 'moral obligation' to pursue de-extinction tech | TechCrunch

Colossal aims to use genetic editing for de-extinction, seeking to revive species like the woolly mammoth while emphasizing ethical responsibility.
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fromInsideHook
3 months ago

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.
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fromArs Technica
3 months ago

"Wooly mice" a test run for mammoth gene editing

The focus on gene editing highlights the potential for developing mammoth-like traits through advancements in genetic technology without directly hybridizing species.
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fromwww.scientificamerican.com
3 months ago

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.
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fromTheregister
3 months ago

Scientists create 'woolly mouse' in genetic experiment

Scientists have created a genetically modified "woolly" mouse, advancing efforts to revive woolly mammoths through genetic engineering techniques.
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fromFast Company
3 months ago

Colossal says creating woolly mice is a 'validation step' for de-extinction and could help eradicate diseases

Colossal Biosciences achieved a milestone by genetically engineering woolly mice, marking a significant step towards woolly mammoth de-extinction.
NYC startup
fromTechCrunch
3 months ago

Colossal CEO Ben Lamm says humanity has a 'moral obligation' to pursue de-extinction tech | TechCrunch

Colossal aims to use genetic editing for de-extinction, seeking to revive species like the woolly mammoth while emphasizing ethical responsibility.
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fromInsideHook
3 months ago

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.
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fromArs Technica
3 months ago

"Wooly mice" a test run for mammoth gene editing

The focus on gene editing highlights the potential for developing mammoth-like traits through advancements in genetic technology without directly hybridizing species.
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fromwww.scientificamerican.com
3 months ago

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.
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fromTheregister
3 months ago

Scientists create 'woolly mouse' in genetic experiment

Scientists have created a genetically modified "woolly" mouse, advancing efforts to revive woolly mammoths through genetic engineering techniques.
more#de-extinction
#ethics
Digital life
fromwww.npr.org
3 months ago

50 years after a seminal conference, big questions about biotechnology remain

The 1975 Asilomar conference highlighted the excitement and ethical concerns surrounding genetic engineering, a pivotal moment in biology's history.
fromInverse
2 weeks ago
Independent films

15 Years Ago, An Underrated Sci-Fi Horror Disturbed Unsuspecting Audiences

Digital life
fromwww.npr.org
3 months ago

50 years after a seminal conference, big questions about biotechnology remain

The 1975 Asilomar conference highlighted the excitement and ethical concerns surrounding genetic engineering, a pivotal moment in biology's history.
fromInverse
2 weeks ago
Independent films

15 Years Ago, An Underrated Sci-Fi Horror Disturbed Unsuspecting Audiences

more#ethics
#crispr
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fromWIRED
4 months ago

Your Next Pet Could Be a Glowing Rabbit

The Los Angeles Project seeks to genetically engineer pets like glow-in-the-dark rabbits and hypoallergenic dogs, guided by biohacker Josie Zayner.
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fromFuturism
3 weeks ago

Scientists Gene-Hack Spider to Produce Bright-Red Silk

CRISPR-Cas9 can successfully modify spider silk, leading to new potential applications in materials science.
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fromWIRED
4 months ago

Your Next Pet Could Be a Glowing Rabbit

The Los Angeles Project seeks to genetically engineer pets like glow-in-the-dark rabbits and hypoallergenic dogs, guided by biohacker Josie Zayner.
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fromFuturism
3 weeks ago

Scientists Gene-Hack Spider to Produce Bright-Red Silk

CRISPR-Cas9 can successfully modify spider silk, leading to new potential applications in materials science.
more#crispr
#biotechnology
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fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Gene-edited non-browning banana could cut food waste, scientists say

The genetically engineered non-browning banana offers a new solution to food waste by extending shelf life and resilience during transport.
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fromArs Technica
1 month ago

Genetic-engineered bacteria break down industrial contaminants

Researchers have engineered a single bacterial strain capable of degrading multiple industrial contaminants using genes from diverse bacterial species.
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fromNature
3 months ago

Strong, flexible 'nylon' made by engineered bacteria for the first time

Researchers have created genetically engineered microbes that produce nylon-like plastics, offering a potential solution to plastic waste.
Medicine
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago

Surgeons Transplant Engineered Pig Kidney Into Fourth Patient

Successful genetically modified pig kidney transplant performed on a 66-year-old man raises hopes for addressing organ shortages.
SF food
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Gene-edited non-browning banana could cut food waste, scientists say

The genetically engineered non-browning banana offers a new solution to food waste by extending shelf life and resilience during transport.
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fromArs Technica
1 month ago

Genetic-engineered bacteria break down industrial contaminants

Researchers have engineered a single bacterial strain capable of degrading multiple industrial contaminants using genes from diverse bacterial species.
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fromNature
3 months ago

Strong, flexible 'nylon' made by engineered bacteria for the first time

Researchers have created genetically engineered microbes that produce nylon-like plastics, offering a potential solution to plastic waste.
Medicine
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago

Surgeons Transplant Engineered Pig Kidney Into Fourth Patient

Successful genetically modified pig kidney transplant performed on a 66-year-old man raises hopes for addressing organ shortages.
more#biotechnology
#crispr-cas9
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fromwww.nature.com
2 months ago

Custom CRISPRCas9 PAM variants via scalable engineering and machine learning

Combining machine learning with high-throughput protein engineering improves Cas9 enzyme customization for genome editing, reducing off-target risks.
Artificial intelligence
fromwww.nature.com
2 months ago

Custom CRISPRCas9 PAM variants via scalable engineering and machine learning

Combining machine learning with high-throughput protein engineering improves Cas9 enzyme customization for genome editing, reducing off-target risks.
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fromNature
2 months ago

A toolkit for seeing how the fly brain's visual system works

The study identifies and classifies around 53,000 neurons into 732 distinct types, offering unprecedented insight into the complexity of the Drosophila visual system.
Vue
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fromNature
3 months ago

Daily briefing: Iguanas from the Americas might have rafted to Fiji

Iguanas likely rafted 8,000 km across the Pacific from the Americas to Fiji, showcasing their remarkable endurance.
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fromNature
3 months ago

Daily briefing: US scientists rise up against Trump's efforts to dismantle federal science

Scientists protest against Trump administration policies affecting science funding and inclusivity.
Colossal Biosciences reveals genetically edited 'woolly mice' aiming to revive woolly mammoths.
US news
fromBoston.com
3 months ago

Scientists genetically engineer mice with thick hair like the extinct woolly mammoth

Colossal Biosciences is engineering living animals to mimic extinct species traits, like the woolly mammoth, utilizing advanced genetic editing techniques.
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fromMail Online
3 months ago

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.
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fromstupidDOPE
4 months ago

Jurassic World: Rebirth Drops First Trailer, Promising New Dinosaurs and High-Stakes Action | stupidDOPE

Jurassic World: Rebirth reinvents the franchise with a thrilling narrative focusing on survival, genetic breakthroughs, and intense new dinosaur threats.
Medicine
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago

F.D.A. Approves Studies of Pig Organ Transplants for Kidney Patients

FDA approves clinical trials for organ transplants from genetically modified pigs, marking a significant advancement in cross-species transplantation.
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fromMail Online
4 months ago

Mouse with two FATHERS could pave way for gay men to have kids

Researchers successfully bred mice using genetic material from two male parents, marking a significant advancement in reproductive technology.
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 months ago

Under the Eye of the Big Bird by Hiromi Kawakami review when humans don't come first

In the world of "Under the Eye of the Big Bird", people are created from animal DNA, living short lives filled with suppressed memories and existential fears.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
6 months ago

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.
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