Jan 05 Watch 6:56 How CRISPR gene editing puts scientists in the driver’s seat of evolution By PBS News Hour Imagine you could edit a mouse’s genes to be resistant to Lyme Disease. The mouse would breed and evolution would take its course, leading to the extinction of the disease. That’s the vision for scientists developing CRISPR, technology that allows… Continue watching
Dec 16 Seahorses are weird, and their genome knows why By Leigh Anne Tiffany To unlock the secrets of the seahorse, scientists have sequenced its genome for the first time. Continue reading
Nov 04 A single mutation bolstered the fury of West Africa’s Ebola outbreak By Dina Fine Maron, Scientific American A single genetic alteration may have increased Ebola virus transmissibility and boosted its killing power during the West Africa outbreak. Continue reading
Nov 03 Genetic tests, with little proven merit, sprint into the world of sports By Rebecca Robbins, STAT Genetic analysis companies are forging alliances with personal trainers, chiropractors, and sports coaches, yet there is little science to back up their claims. Continue reading
Oct 14 Gene-editing, religion and one scientist’s quest to reconcile the two By Andrew Joseph, STAT Religious leaders and bioethicists have debated genome editing for decades. One geneticist is addressing concerns among religious communities. Continue reading
Oct 02 Watch 9:57 Full interview: Can DNA tests help repair social ruptures from transatlantic slavery? By PBS News Hour Continue watching
Sep 20 These genes protect resilient water bears from radiation By Nsikan Akpan Researchers in Japan sequence the genome of the world's most extreme tardigrade to unlock the secrets of its survival. Continue reading
May 17 First giraffe genome reveals the oddity behind an African icon By Nsikan Akpan The giraffe is an oddball, both outside and in. By sequencing the giraffe’s genome for the first time, researchers have learned that the animal’s extraordinary external features are matched by wild genetic traits buried inside its cells. Continue reading
Apr 18 Why genetic counseling is more popular than ever By Todd Bookman, WHYY The sheer number of genetic tests has exploded in the past decade or so. There are now thousands of different testable genetic disorders. Continue reading
Apr 18 Your genes may schedule when you lose your virginity By Andrew Joseph, STAT Scientists have isolated regions of the genome that appear to play a role in influencing when people first have intercourse. Continue reading