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Scientists create fertile sperm from mice stem cells — Does this translate to humans?

Nicholas Staropoli | 
Scientists have made sperm cells from stem cells in vitro, while most are excited about the achievement, ethical and biological ...
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Sex not as simple as X and Y

Andrew Porterfield | 
Everybody assumed that the Y chromosome's sole purpose was to rigidly assign male sex. The truth is much more complicated ...
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Link between inflammation and cancer

Ben Locwin | 
People with chronic inflammatory conditions may be more susceptible to DNA-induced cell mutations which could contribute to getting cancer ...
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Scoop on ‘leaky gut syndrome’–And effect of pathogenic gut microbes on health

Ben Locwin | 
Do microbes in your gut cause pathologies elsewhere in the body like the heart? ...
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Wealth, IQ and genes

David Warmflash | 
What does the research show about the links among IQ, wealth and genes? ...
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Drugs that target ‘epigenetic scars’ may reverse drug addiction

Nicholas Staropoli | 
Research is mounting that not only does epigenetics play an important role in drug addiction, it may also provide a ...
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Ultimate personal diet plan? Follow your genes

Meredith Knight | 
As the obesity problem in America continues, some scientists are looking at how food influences the way our genes behave ...
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Madonna may suffer from ‘DNA paranoia’

Ben Locwin | 
Madonna is famous for her work on stage particularly her singing and performing, but behind the scenes, she's famous for ...
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‘Bad genes’ may not mean you’ll get a disease

Andrew Porterfield | 
Today, personalized medicine hinges on genetic information on risks of disease. Unfortunately, having a disease-associated mutation may bear little to ...
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Why is your memory so bad when you’re hungry?

Ben Locwin | 
Why is it so hard to think while you're hungry? Researchers now believe it may come down to one protein ...
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Could gene editing, Prozac or choline treat Down Syndrome?

Meredith Knight | 
Scientists may be closing in on an effective treatment for Down Syndrome. But questions abound as to the ethics of ...
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Where should scientists focus search for extraterrestrial intelligence?

David Warmflash | 
As scientists continue to probe the far-reaches of the universe for other intelligent beings, some are suggesting we switch our ...
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‘Scientists grow human brain in a lab’–The science reality behind the headlines

Arvind Suresh | 
Reports of an "almost fully formed brain" grown in the lab using stem cells made headlines recently. Did media jump ...
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Mutated genes don’t always lead to genetic diseases

Meredith Knight | 
Sonia Vallabh, a scientist, carries a rare mutation that normally causes a neurodegenerative disease. But how likely is it she ...
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If you’re indifferent about reading this article, it may be genetic

Ben Locwin | 
Being apathetic may feel like following the path of least resistance. But studies of apathy in the brain show otherwise ...
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Are genetically engineered mosquitoes realistic solution to Zika?

Arvind Suresh | 
Several modern genetic tools are being developed to reduce or eliminate mosquitoes that carry epidemic causing viruses. Is it realistic ...
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Gene editing on human embryos would not create ‘designer babies’

David Warmflash | 
Despite some concerns over 'super-humans' and 'designer babies,' genome editing of human embryos likely to produce only modest edits to ...
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Spread of GM mosquito conspiracy theory hurts fight against Zika

Arvind Suresh | 
False claims circulating about GM mosquitoes causing the Zika virus outbreak are threatening to take the focus away from more ...
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Does ‘humanizing’ mice for drug experiments pose ethical challenges for researchers?

Jack Crawford | 
Mice are being genetically altered to aid in drug research. What ethical and medical concerns might this pose? ...
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Biotechnology, synthetic biology keys to humans colonizing other planets

David Warmflash | 
The lack of technology for such sustainable life support systems is a major factor underlying criticism of human space exploration ...
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Meditation, mindfulness may affect way your genes behave

Ben Locwin | 
Mindfulness has shown efficacy in treating some conditions, which has lead researchers to look for a biological mechanism. One theory ...
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Ape-to-human, pig-to-human blood donations: Could xenotransfusions work?

David Warmflash | 
Scientists have long known of blood similarities between humans and other animals, so why have xenotransfusions yet to become common ...
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What next for Editas? First gene-editing company to go public

Meredith Knight | 
Is the Cambridge-based company Editas truly ready for the big time or is it trying to capitalize on technological hype? ...
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Could genetically engineered mosquitoes fight vector-borne diseases like dengue and Zika?

Arvind Suresh | 
Can genetically engineering mosquitos control Zika and dengue? Field trials in Brazil may provide the answer ...
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Everything you need to know about Zika, virus that’s spreading like wildfire

Arvind Suresh | 
What is known about the Zika virus, an infection linked to birth defects. Could it arrive in the United States ...
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Ultrasound may help cancer drugs penetrate blood-brain barrier

Ben Locwin | 
The blood-brain barrier serves as a major obstacle for treating brain cancers, but several groups are having success forcing the ...
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Are products touted as supporting ‘healthy gut-biome’ scamming consumers?

Andrew Porterfield | 
The microbiome is a promising area of research for disease treatments. Just avoid the scams ...
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