Mind control: magnetogenetics between science and fears
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Controlling muscles with light: the MIT optogenetic challenge
At MIT they develop an optogenetic technique to control muscles with light. Less effort and more precision than electrical stimulation.
AlgaeFarm, how genetics can obtain biofuels from microalgae
Microalgae genetically modified to produce more oils: at Algaefarm we talk about this promising source of biofuels.
The food of the future that you don't expect: genetically enhanced "Super Lupins".
The gene that reduces bitterness in lupins has been identified: given the super food characteristics of this legume, an invasion on the market is expected.
Genetically modified cockroach created: CRISPR will change insects too
DIPA-CRISPR could be used to control or eliminate parasites such as cockroaches, and answer fundamental questions in biology.
The dog's epigenome mapped for the first time: nice genetic breakthrough!
The newly mapped dog epigenome reveals similarities to our own, and offers us new insights into diseases and treatments, whether two-legged or four-legged.
A giant leap for genetics: the first draft of the human pangenome
The human pangenome will be the genetic key to deciphering the causes of diseases and finding more effective treatments.
Will we genetically “block” suicide?
A large US study identifies 4 key genes in psychological conditions that lead to an increased risk of suicide.
Goodbye implants: sonogenetics controls brain cells from a distance
Through targeted ultrasound-based activity, sonogenetics promises a future without invasive brain implants, and without Parkinson's.
Amy Webb and the future of genetics: "we will have more than 2 biological parents"
The futurologist predicts in her latest book written with a geneticist that parenting could have very different dynamics in the future.
Genetically modified pig kidney transplanted into a human patient
A xenotransplantation without rejection from pig to man: this is the magnificent result obtained by a US team
Sonothermogenetics: a technology to control the brain remotely
Sonothermogenetics is a new tool that combines ultrasound and genetics to activate neurons.
Human genome: 1 million sequences will open the doors of genetics
20 years after the unveiling of the human genome, science can now sequence many more in less time: it will soon have the data it needs to unlock many secrets of genetics.
A genetic Noah's ark in space
There is no shortage of existential threats to life on Earth. How could a modern Noah's Ark be to save our species?
Generating hallucinations using optogenetics
Optogenetics has been used to cause visual hallucinations in laboratory mice, causing them to act as if the things they saw were real.
The co-inventor of CRISPR: by 2024 we will eat genetically edited food
It's not GMO but science is involved: the food edited with CRISPR promises to be healthier and longer lasting, and according to its co-inventor it will be on the market within 5 years.
Age Biomarkers: A Swab Tells You How Old You're Getting
Epigenetic Biomarker From Your Cheek: CheekAge Uncovers the Secrets of Aging. Your Biological Age in One Swab.
Breakthrough for Celiacs: Gluten-Free Wheat is a Reality (in the Lab)
Spanish Scientists Use CRISPR-Cas9 to Create Wheat with 97,7% Less Gluten. A Breakthrough for Celiacs.
‘Pause’ Button Discovered in Human Blastocysts: Fertility Breakthrough
The discovery of a “pause button” in human blastocyst development could improve in vitro fertilization techniques.
Genetic Heritage Safe for Billions of Years on 5D Crystals
5D Crystals: The Ultimate Time Capsule for Human Genetics. An Indestructible Legacy for the Future.
Effects of Smoking: DNA Doesn't Forget, Even 30 Years Later
The effects of smoking on DNA persist for over 30 years after the last cigarette. Here's how smoking changes your genetic makeup.
