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'Hidden' Code in DNA That Passes Down Biological Traits

A new groundbreaking study has found that a "hidden" code linked to the DNA of plants allows them to develop and pass down new biological traits far more rapidly than previously thought. The study by researchers at the Salk Inst [...]

Posted On : Sep, 20 2011 | Comments : 0

Synthetic DNA added to yeast cells, paving way for 'evolutio...

Life forms have been created that carry strands of genetic material designed and built from scratch in the lab, paving the way for on-demand "evolution" of organisms. Scientists made sections of chromosomes, the long molecu [...]

Posted On : Sep, 15 2011 | Comments : 0

Giving DNA A Good Yank

There’s more than one way to overstretch DNA, a new experiment suggests (J. Am. Chem. Soc., DOI: 10.1021/ja108952v). The finding recasts a 15-year-old debate on double-stranded DNA’s mechanical properties and might make it ea [...]

Posted On : Jan, 24 2011 | Comments : 0

Intrexon Makes $11.63M Equity Payment in Ziopharm as Part of...

Synthetic biology firm Intrexon is paying $11.63 million for a 5% stake in Ziopharm Oncology as part of a global collaboration through which Ziopharm gains rights to use its partner’s UltraVector® transgene engineering platform [...]

Posted On : Jan, 08 2011 | Comments : 0

Yonder Biology Launches DNA Art Gift Options for the Holiday...

Yonder LLC, a DNA art company, has added the option of gifting someone their very own personalized DNA portrait based on their unique DNA. Now anyone can send the gift of a DNA portrait by visiting Yonder’s website and selecting a [...]

Posted On : Oct, 11 2010 | Comments : 0

Off-The-Shelf DNA Tests Soon to Hit Pharmacies

Last Tuesday Pathway Genomics announced that a personalized DNA test that could detect risk of developing diseases can soon be purchased at Walgreens, the largest drugstore chain in the United States.This would be the first time that suc [...]

Posted On : May, 19 2010 | Comments : 0

Genetic Center makes every day DNA Day

National DNA Day is Friday and national organizations including the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) and the American Society of Human Genetics (ASHG) will host a variety of events and provide teaching resources to scienc [...]

Posted On : Apr, 22 2010 | Comments : 0

DNA databank 'will tackle crime'

The only way to tackle crime in South Africa is to compile a DNA database of everyone who is arrested, as well as of convicted criminals. This is what Vanessa Lynch, founder of the DNA Project, said on Wednesday at Scifest Africa, six ye [...]

Posted On : Mar, 25 2010 | Comments : 0

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Posted On : Mar, 11 2010 | Comments : 0

Best Diet and Genes - New DNA Diet Test

Obesity is a serious problem, one that has always been hard to understand why this happens. We all assume that it is just down to us eating more and exercising less, but there is so much more to it. American scientist claim that they are [...]

Posted On : Mar, 08 2010 | Comments : 0

Scientists turn DNA detectives to track spread of hospital s...

The genetic fingerprints of germs are to be mapped to open a new front in the battle against hospital superbugs. Scientists have embarked on an ambitious project to read the complete genetic codes of pathogens taken from hundreds of people. [...]

Posted On : Jan, 04 2010 | Comments : 0

New Genomic Zoo to Collect DNA of 10,000 Vertebrate Species

A new "genomic zoo" has launched, with the goal of sequencing the genomes of 10,000 vertebrate species. The project aims to help researchers understand recent and rapid adaptive changes among the species. It could also allow predi [...]

Posted On : Nov, 05 2009 | Comments : 0

7m DNA network set up to boost NHS care

British doctors and scientists are to be given unprecedented access to the latest DNA technology for medical research, through a national network of centres that could improve the diagnosis and treatment of many diseases. Three regional [...]

Posted On : May, 14 2009 | Comments : 0

Neanderthals Ancient DNA Revealed

Scientists have completed a first draft sequence of the entire Neanderthal genome, sequencing a total of more than three billion bases. These DNA sequences can now be compared to previously sequenced human and chimpanzee genomes in order t [...]