Gene therapy to get a boost with genetically engineered spider silk
A new study has suggested that genetically engineered spider silk might boost the therapeutic usage of genes in everyday medicine
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Now, a dog that glows in the dark
South Korean scientists have created a dog that glows fluorescent green under ultraviolet light after antibiotic
UK scientists slammed for secretly growing human-animal hybrid embryos
It has emerged that scientists have been growing more than 150 human-animal hybrid embryos in secret for the last three years in British laboratories
Gene-modified cells could protect against chemotherapy’s toxic effects
The usual doses of chemotherapy drugs can cause serious toxic effects in quickly dividing tissues such as the bone marrow
Genetic variants linked to caffeine intake discovered
Researchers have discovered two genes in which variation affects intake of caffeine, the most widely consumed stimulant in the world
GM cows produce ‘human’ breast milk
Scientists have created genetically modified cattle that produce “human” milk in a bid to make cows’ milk
Scientists identify long lost cousin of T. rex in China
Scientists have identified a new species of gigantic theropod dinosaur, said to be a close relative of T. rex, from fossil skull and jawbones discovered in China
Repulsive smell could fight bed bug infestation in homes
A Swedish study has found that repulsive smells could help in combating bed bug infestation in homes
Genetically modified pig ‘Frankenswine’ cheaper, greener
Scientists have genetically modified a Yorkshire pig, which will be the first of a new generation of ‘Frankenswine’ hogs that are
Cloned meat and milk ”safe for consumption”
Meat and milk from cloned cows is safe for consumption, suggests a panel of experts.
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