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Tag: Genetics

Biotechnology, Genetics, University of Washington

UW scientists develop technique that can track gene activities as cells grow and adapt

April 13, 2020

From UW Medicine A new technique makes it possible to track changes in gene activity across a cell’s entire genome over time in more detail than has been possible before, researchers in Seattle report. How comparing transcripts can be used…

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Biotechnology, Genetics

What is CRISPR anyway? And how does it work?

December 26, 2018

Some bacteria have an enzyme that can cut the DNA of invading viruses as a defense mechanism. Scientists realized they could use this enzyme to edit human DNA.

Ethics, Genetics

Go slow, start small with genome screening, experts urge

December 3, 2018

Programs to screen the genomes of healthy adults to identify genes that may put them at risk for disease later in life need to be implemented with care so that they do not do more harm than good, says an expert panel.

Biotechnology, Breast Cancer, Cancer

Gene-editing technique CRISPR identifies dangerous breast cancer mutations

September 15, 2018

CRISPR was used to introduce mutations into cells that see what effects these mutations have on the cell.

Biotechnology, Pregnancy, Women's Health

Genetically testing human embryos: what you need to know about the debate

July 16, 2018

Preimplantation genetic testing is widely used to increase the chance of having a healthy baby. Whether it should be performed at all, however, is hotly debated.

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