Jumping Gene and Bacterial Gene-Editing System Join Forces
A new study has captured evidence for the first time of ‘jumping genes’ adopting a bacterial immune mechanism for transferring genetic material…
The Next Phase of Genome-Wide Studies Moves Forward
In pursuing the genetic roots of a particular illness or disease we are getting to the very heart of it. This will enable us to develop better…
Gaining a Deeper Understanding of the Relationship Between DNA and Cell Function
Have you ever wondered how different cells in the human body do different jobs when every cell contains the entire 6.5 foot, 20,000 gene strand of…
A Hard Drive Made From DNA – Is That Even Possible?
Sure, why not? There are many reasons why DNA is probably the beat candidate for the job. For one, it’s much smaller that anything that’s…
Scientists Unfold The Second Layer of DNA
Since the 1980’s it has been suggested that we have not just one layer of DNA in our bodies, but two and this hypothesis has now been proved correct…
Researchers Have Developed a Systems to Store Digital Data in DNA
There is a major reason why some of the technology companies have to have ever increasing data centres. This is because people are insistent on…
Biologists Have Created a Software That Automates the Design of DNA
So far there is a programming language for living cells. According to Christopher Voigt, a lead biologist at the Massachusetts Institute of…
Scientists Will Modify Genes to Treat Cancer or Autism
Some diseases are linked to human genes, and the good news is that scientists have discovered a viable solution. These researchers have known how to…
