Plants & Animals
Aug 22, 2025
Are we winning the war on cane toads?
In 1935, a species known as the giant neotropical toad (Rhinella marina) was introduced to Australia.
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Molecular & Computational biology
Aug 19, 2025
Genetic cause of feline atherosclerosis identified
Researchers from the University of Helsinki and the Folkhälsan Research Center have identified the genetic cause of atherosclerosis, an arterial disease occurring in cats. The discovery may help prevent the incidence of ...
Biotechnology
Aug 18, 2025
RNA editing tool can take some of the risk out of gene therapy
The ability to correct disease-causing genetic mistakes using genome editors holds great promise in medicine, but it is not without risk. When this type of "genetic surgery" is performed on DNA, for instance, there is always ...
Molecular & Computational biology
Aug 15, 2025
Study finds viruses rely on diverse RNA traits to pack their genomes with precision
Researchers at San Diego State University and Michigan State University are shedding new light on how viruses meticulously pack their genetic material — a breakthrough that could help researchers engineer antivirals and ...
Biotechnology
Aug 15, 2025
Chemical tag CRISPR technique could transform genetic disease treatment
A new generation of CRISPR technology developed at UNSW Sydney offers a safer path to treating genetic diseases like sickle cell, while also proving beyond doubt that chemical tags on DNA—often thought to be little more ...
Biotechnology
Aug 15, 2025
Flowers redesigned for robots: Gene editing and AI promise faster crop breeding
For millennia, developing resilient crops relied on pollination by nature or humans—making the process long and often costly. Now, scientists from the Institute of Genetics and Developmental Biology (IGDB) of the Chinese ...
Molecular & Computational biology
Aug 14, 2025
Genomics can help insect farmers avoid pitfalls of domestication
Insects are becoming increasingly popular to grow on farms as feed for other animals, pet food and potentially as food for people. The process of bringing a wild animal into an artificial environment, known as domestication, ...
Cell & Microbiology
Aug 13, 2025
'Essentiality' scan reveals what Mycoplasma pneumoniae truly needs to survive
Researchers have spent years taking apart one of the world's simplest microbes, Mycoplasma pneumoniae, piece by piece, and created a detailed list of what molecular parts the living cell can and cannot do without, knowledge ...
Biotechnology
Aug 12, 2025
AI meets CRISPR for precise gene editing
A research team headed by the University of Zurich has developed a powerful new method to precisely edit DNA by combining cutting-edge genetic engineering with artificial intelligence. The work has been published in Nature ...
Plants & Animals
Aug 11, 2025
Refined genome editing in aphids reveals key gene for overwintering egg adaptation
Surviving the harsh winter months is a major challenge for many insects. One widely adopted survival strategy, especially in temperate regions, is the production of overwintering eggs with hard, dark-colored shells that can ...
