Certain mystery genes have no relation to genes that came before them, and seem to have simply sprang to existence. The rising theory for their existence, which has many scientists surprised, says that these genes come from regions of DNA with no code.
Data Scientists Getting Closer to Cracking DNA Code and Better Understanding Disease
Lead by Google Translate creator Franz Ocha, a team of data scientists are getting closer to cracking the DNA code and helping everyone live longer and healthier lives.
Researchers Say They’ve Found Missing Link to Origin of Life
How did we get from single cells to the life forms we see — and are — today? Researchers say they’ve found the missing link to this puzzle in RNA molecules.
Controversial DNA startup wants to let customers create creatures
We’ve already created technology that can destroy life in the blink of an eye, but what about creating it? Austin Heinz, founder of the startup Cambrian Genomics, envisions a reality where people can digitally design a creature and then print the DNA.
Researchers Design DNA With Completely New Shapes and Structures
The building blocks of life are more mutable than we thought. Researchers at MIT have discovered how to program DNA in all different sorts of shapes, like a bowl, spiral, or tile.
Scientists make enzyme that could help explain origins of life
Scientists have come closer to uncovering the mysteries of life’s origins by creating an enzyme called ribozyme, which contains the unique property of being able to create mirror-image copies of itself.
Living sculpture of Van Gogh’s ear grown using relative’s cells
Bioartist Diemut Strebe has “grown” a living replica of Vincent Van Gogh’s ear, using cells from a living relative of the artist.
Nano-Robots That Compute With DNA Installed Into Living Cockroach
Scientists have inserted DNA-based nanobots, which are able to perform logical operations, into a living cockroach. Researchers says that these nanobots may eventually be able to carry out complex programs, and diagnose and treat disease.
FDA examines the science of making babies from three parents’ embryos
The FDA began discussions this week on the controversial procedure that would create babies from the DNA of three people. While this may have health benefits for the child, some argue that it could lead to the development of “designer babies.”
New technology will unravel mysteries of ancient humans and shed light on our origins
New DNA sequencing technology removes contamination from modern humans, allowing for a more comprehensive understanding of our origins than ever before.
