Chicken gene-editing advance opens path to drug-producing eggs

Chicken eggs are already used to harvest helpful proteins called antibodies to protect humans from viruses such as influenza.
Consilium

New genomic techniques: Council adopts new rules to boost sustainable and competitive EU food systems

The Council formally adopts new rules on new genomic techniques (NGTs), supporting innovation, resilient crops and ...
EurekAlert!

Researchers identify key gene for perennial growth in wild rice

The research groups led by HAN Bin and WANG Jiawei from the Center for Excellence in Molecular Plant Sciences have cloned Endless Branches and Tillers 1 (EBT1), a key gene that determines whether wild ...
Medical Xpress

Genetic predictors for GLP-1 weight loss efficacy and side effects identified

23andMe Research Institute, a nonprofit medical research organization, announced the publication of a study that identifies genetic predictors for GLP-1 weight loss efficacy and side effects. GLP-1 ...
STAT

23andMe finds genetic changes appear to help predict response to GLP-1 drugs for weight loss

Matthew Herper covers medical innovation — both its promise and its perils. Specific changes in two genes appear to help predict whether patients will lose substantial weight on GLP-1 drugs used to ...
Futurism

Scientists Gene Hacked a Plant So It Grows Five Types of Psychoactive Drugs at Once

Add Futurism (opens in a new tab) More information Adding us as a Preferred Source in Google by using this link indicates that you would like to see more of our content in Google News results. From ...
CNN

Epstein paid for novel genetic testing in apparent effort to explore extending life, new emails show

Convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein paid for genetic testing in an apparent bid to harness his own genetic material for regenerative medicine – which is aimed at repairing the body by developing ...
New Scientist

Can we genetically improve humans using George Church’s famous list?

“Why should only the tall have access to tall genes? And why should only the smart have access to smart genes?… our goal is to give as many people as possible the opportunity to choose their genes for ...
Forbes

Why Genetic Weight Loss Is Succeeding Where Diets And GPL-1 Drugs Fail

This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more. This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more. Dr. Phyllis Pobee, founder of GeneLean360° is part of a growing shift toward personalized ...
GEN

Genetic Circuits Designed Using New AI/ML Technique

Deciphering gene circuits can be tedious and immensely time consuming. Modifying, or designing gene circuits from previously identified pathways presents further challenges. “There are many possible ...
thecooldown

Scientists make key breakthrough in fight to protect food supply — here's what's happening

Scientists are experimenting with various methods of genetic engineering to make crops more resilient, enabling better food security for everyone. AZo Cleantech reported on the strategies scientists ...