Featured Stories Thursday, May 23, 2013

Personal genomics and accidental paternity tests

What happens when your 23andMe results reveal that your brother is your uncle and your father isn’t your father?

Microbiome: How the bacterial genes in our gut impact us

For every human cell that is intrinsic to our body, there are about 10 resident microbes.

Genetics continues to garner attention as conservation tool

Genetics continues to make headlines in conservation efforts, even if it’s not the species-saving panacea some hope for.

Stem cell therapy deserves a dose of skepticism

Stem cells are at risk of becoming “the new snake oil peddled by 21st century charlatans” without better regulation and understanding.

What role will genetics play in a biology-based approach to psychiatry?

Calls for a biology-based psychiatry are growing louder, but how will genetics fit into this puzzle?

Where in the world are GMOs?

This interactive Google Map shows a variety of genetically modified crops in the pipeline around the world.

Pesticide use is up — have biotech crops backfired?

What does increased pesticide use really say about the success or failure of pest-resistant biotech crops?

Voices come out in defense of Monsanto

Everyone’s least favorite company has seen stories this week highlight its good side.

AquAdvantage salmon: “Frankenfish” or “Wunderfish”?

Even with approval inching ever-closer for the AquAdvantage salmon, the debate about its safety rages on.

How to recognize questionable information about genetically modified organisms

A genomics scientists helps lay readers separate the wheat from the chaff when it comes to GMO misinformation.