Mice genes tweaked to sniff out explosives
Scientists are genetically tweaking mice to sniff out explosives and save lives in war zones. Continue reading “Mice genes tweaked to sniff out explosives” » More...
Greenpeace demands suspension of GM crop trials in India
Environment group Greenpeace Monday demanded suspension of ongoing genetically modified (GM) Continue reading “Greenpeace demands suspension of GM crop trials in India” » More...
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 Continue reading “Gene therapy to get a boost with genetically engineered spider More...
Now, a dog that glows in the dark
South Korean scientists have created a dog that glows fluorescent green under ultraviolet light after antibiotic Continue reading “Now, a dog that glows in the dark” » More...
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 Continue reading “UK scientists slammed for secretly growing More...
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 Continue reading “Gene-modified cells could protect against chemotherapy’s toxic More...
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 Continue reading “Genetic variants linked to caffeine intake discovered” More...
GM cows produce ‘human’ breast milk
Scientists have created genetically modified cattle that produce “human” milk in a bid to make cows’ milk Continue reading “GM cows produce ‘human’ breast milk” » More...
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 Continue reading “Scientists identify long More...
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 Continue reading “Repulsive smell could fight bed bug infestation in homes” » More...
