Science Nov 16 First human treated with CRISPR gene-edited cells in China, report says By Leigh Anne Tiffany
Science Apr 11 These 13 adults escaped deadly genetic childhood disorders, but how? Scientists have identified 13 so-called “superheroes” -- adults with disease-causing mutations who are mysteriously healthy -- from a genetic survey of half a million people. By Nsikan Akpan
Science Nov 07 Scientists Map Whole Genome of Cancer Patient Scientists have for the first time mapped the entire genome of a cancer patient, in the process finding eight new genetic mutations that led to the woman's leukemia. By PBS News Hour
Science Oct 23 Researchers ID 26 Genes Associated With Lung Cancer Researchers have identified 26 genes associated with lung cancer -- a finding that could lead to new ways to identify and treat the world's most common cancer. By PBS News Hour
Science Sep 05 Genetic Map of Cancer Reveals Unexpected Complexity Researchers have mapped the genetic blueprint of two of the deadliest forms of cancer, detailing the mutations that lead to tumors of the pancreas and brain. By PBS News Hour
May 07 Platypus Genome Reflects Animal’s Unusual Exterior, Research Finds By PBS News Hour With its webbed feet, fur-covered body and venom-shooting spurs, the platypus is famously one of nature's strangest-looking animals -- a motley combination of bird, mammal and reptile. Continue reading
Feb 29 Researchers Near Completion of Complex Corn Genome By PBS News Hour Researchers announced Thursday that they had completed a "rough-draft" map of the corn genome -- a step they say will help scientists engineer better corn. Continue reading
Sep 04 Scientists Map Entire DNA Sequence of One Person By PBS News Hour Scientists announced Tuesday that they had taken genome mapping to the next level by sequencing the entire DNA of an individual -- geneticist Craig Venter. Continue reading
Mar 14 Oceans Study Reveals 6 Million New Genes By PBS News Hour Scientists spent two years trawling the oceans for bacteria and viruses, and in the process discovered 6 million new genes, doubling the number known on Earth and holding promise for new antibiotics and alternative energy sources. Continue reading
Nov 29 Watch Gene Map of Brain Offers Hope for Alzheimer’s, Autism A new tool for medical research, the Allen Brain Atlas, provides a three-dimensional catalog of all the genes active in the brain and has revealed clues to diseases such as Alzheimer's, Parkinson's and Lou Gehrig's, as well as conditions such… Continue watching