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Parasite Drove Natural Selection in Amazonian Indigenous Groups
Natalia Mesa, PhD | Mar 13, 2023 | 4 min read
The findings could help researchers understand why some individuals are more vulnerable to deadly Chagas disease.
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How an Early Warning Radar Could Prevent Future Pandemics
Amos Zeeberg, Undark | Feb 27, 2023 | 8 min read
Metagenomic sequencing can help detect unknown pathogens, but its widespread use faces challenges.
Molecular Farming: The Future of Pharmaceuticals
The Scientist Speaks - Molecular Farming: The Future of Pharmaceuticals
Niki Spahich, PhD | 1 min read
Julian Ma discusses past, present, and future uses of plant biotechnology for disease treatments.
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Genes that Aided Black Death Survival Linked to Autoimmunity
Jef Akst | Oct 20, 2022 | 2 min read
A new study points to repercussions of the Medieval pandemic for the health of modern humans.
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Doubts Raised Over Whether Mice Can Truly Inherit Immunity
David Adam | Jan 26, 2022 | 3 min read
An independent lab fails to replicate results suggesting mammals exposed to pathogens could pass on immunological protections through epigenetic mechanisms.
Ancient Secrets of the Plague
The Scientist Speaks - Ancient Secrets of the Plague
Niki Spahich, PhD | 1 min read
Simon Rasmussen discusses his research tracking the origins of the plague by analyzing ancient DNA.
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Mice that Survive Infection Pass on Stronger Immunity
David Adam | Oct 18, 2021 | 3 min read
Offspring of animals subjected to a real or simulated pathogen were more able to fend off disease, a study finds.
Opinion: Hunting a Changing Virus
Libusha Kelly | Jul 1, 2021 | 3 min read
A broad and nimble sequencing program is necessary to track, anticipate, and quash SARS-CoV-2 and other dangerous pathogens that threaten humanity.
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Understanding Our Enemies: Identifying Mechanisms of Antibiotic Resistance
The Scientist | 1 min read
Researchers sample and sequence bacteria from biological and environmental sources to learn how to overcome selective pressure
Long-Lasting Wound Infections Linked to Microbes and Genetics
Lisa Winter | Sep 1, 2020 | 2 min read
Two gene variations might help explain why some people experience chronic wounds.
Australian Lab Cultures New Coronavirus as Infections Climb
Jef Akst | Jan 29, 2020 | 2 min read
With more than 6,000 cases of the 2019-nCoV virus confirmed, researchers are hoping that studying the pathogen in the lab will help stop the outbreak.
Modern Approaches to qPCR
The Scientist | 1 min read
Download this ebook to learn how updated qPCR instruments provide optimal thermal performance and data connectivity!
Gene Drive–Equipped Mosquitoes Released into Lab Environment
Jef Akst | Feb 20, 2019 | 2 min read
The large-scale experiments aim to test how the technology would fare in the wild, if deployed to knock down populations of the pests.
Study: Gene Drive Wipes Out Lab Mosquitoes
Ashley Yeager | Sep 24, 2018 | 2 min read
No females were produced after eight generations, causing the population to collapse.
New CRISPR-Based Tools Flag Genetic Sequences and Log Data
Diana Kwon | Feb 15, 2018 | 2 min read
SHERLOCK and DETECTR can identify particular nucleic acid sequences, while CAMERA records events in human and bacterial cells.
Life Scientists Receive National Medals
Karen Zusi | Dec 24, 2015 | 2 min read
The White House announces the recipients of this year’s US National Medals of Science and of Technology and Innovation.
New Way to Edit Genes
Jef Akst | Oct 1, 2015 | 1 min read
Researchers develop a more-efficient method for rewriting DNA that could hold therapeutic value for HIV and other diseases.
FDA OKs Herpes Blood Test
Kerry Grens | Jul 6, 2015 | 2 min read
The US Food and Drug Administration approves Theranos’s fingerstick test for herpes.
Mosquitoes Play Genetic Favorites
Jef Akst | Apr 23, 2015 | 2 min read
A twin study suggests that the blood-sucking insects are more attracted to people with certain genes.
Rare Disease to Inform Ebola Susceptibility?
Jef Akst | Nov 4, 2014 | 2 min read
Parents of children with the fatal genetic disease Niemann-Pick Type C are taking an active role in research to understand how mutations associated with the disease may protect against Ebola.
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