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Novel genome editing approach restores hearing in adult preclinical models with genetic deafness

A team led by Mass Eye and Ear researchers has demonstrated for the first time a successful restoration of hearing…

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New one-step method to make multiple edits to a cell’s genome

Genome editing has become a widely adopted technology to modify DNA in cells, allowing scientists to study diseases in the…

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Ancient viral DNA in the human genome linked to major psychiatric disorders

New research led by King’s College London has found that thousands of DNA sequences originating from ancient viral infections are…

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In medieval England, leprosy spread between red squirrels and people, genome evidence shows

Evidence from archaeological sites in the medieval English city of Winchester shows that English red squirrels once served as an…

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Tech

Fragments of bird flu virus genome found in pasteurized milk, FDA says

Enlarge / Cows being milked The Food and Drug Administration on Tuesday announced that genetic fragments from the highly-pathogenic avian…

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Scientists uncover 95 regions of the genome linked to PTSD

In posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), intrusive thoughts, changes in mood, and other symptoms after exposure to trauma can greatly impact…

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World

Newly sequenced genome reveals coffee’s prehistoric origin story — and its future under climate change

The key to growing coffee plants that can better resist climate change in the decades to come may lie in…

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Groundbreaking genome editing tools unlock new possibilities for precision medicine

Traditional genome editing faced limitations in achieving ultimate precision until now. Prof. Buchholz’s team has broken through this barrier by…

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