Tag: Gene

Breeding species with populations lower than MVP may be dangerous as the reduced gene pool can cause more harm than good. For instance, inbreeding can increase extinction risk (Neaves et al., 2015 ). Therefore, cloning can be applicable. However, cloning produces genetically similar organisms, ...

The Selfish Gene, written by evolutionary biologist Richard Dawkins, is a thought-provoking exploration of the role of genes in driving evolutionary processes. Dawkins introduces the concept of the “selfish gene,” arguing that it is the gene, rather than the species or the individual, th...

So here’s the deal, folks: the future of gene editing is upon us, and it’s got the scientific community buzzing with excitement. We’re talking about a game-changing technology called CRISPR that’s turning heads and making waves. This marvel of science has the potential to rev...

Feral cats have become a severe threat to native wildlife across Australia. Having been introduced by European settlers in the early 1800s, feral cat populations have grown exponentially, with estimates of up to 6.3 million cats living in the wild. Research shows these non-native predators kill hund...

Understanding Biotechnology: Biotechnology involves the manipulation of living organisms, cells, and biological systems to develop technologies that improve our lives. It encompasses a broad range of applications, from medical advancements to agricultural innovations. 2. The CRISPR Revolution:...

Some of the ML papers in the genomics space can at first seem intimidating, since there is a vast amount of domain knowledge necessary to fully understand them. Here I briefly introduce some of the challenges in interpreting the genome before describing one of the most recent advances in Machine Lea...

For as long as humans have known about genetics, that we each carry a unique blueprint in the DNA in our cells, we’ve wondered about making ourselves better. Could humans “edit their own code” and become taller, stronger, prettier, smarter? It’s a question that has been ar...

Imagine a not-so-distant future, when a 60-year-old man named John Doe goes to the doctor to replace a faulty gene or insert a whole new gene into his body — something that cures his diabetes, for instance. This is no pipe dream. So far, gene therapy has been approved by the U.S. ...

Almost Half of the Population have this Gene and Most Don’t even Know it. I have noticed everyone talking about the MTHFR gene mutation lately, so I decided to do my own research into the topic and gather more information. It turns out this Famous “Small-Big word” gene is much m...

1. Understanding Genetic Disorders: The Need for Innovative Treatments Before delving into gene therapy, it is crucial to comprehend the nature of genetic disorders. This section provides an overview of various genetic conditions, ranging from rare monogenic disorders to more common polygenic con...

Our body consists of more than 28 trillion cells and every cell has DNA that is at least a meter long. Our genes are the blueprint of our body: They contain information about hundreds of proteins and RNA. So it is of no wonder that they might also influence intelligence, as a study on...

You have an idea that could benefit hundreds of millions of people, but pursuing it might kill your career. So, you stick with the accepted way of doing things, even though, after many decades, it’s not yielding any promising leads. It’s a flawed idea rooted in a shallow understanding...

Caitlin Michelle is four months’ pregnant, and although she doesn’t know the sex of her baby yet, she says she thinks about it every day. Michelle is positive for BRCA, the so-called breast cancer gene, and there is a 50% chance she’ll pass it on — a serious risk if she ...

This article discusses the relationship between biosensors and reporter genes in the context of plasmid design for both biosensing and monitoring gene expression. The theoretical and practical aspects of this synergy are highlighted, discussing the different types of biosensors and reporter genes, t...

As we advance towards AGI and superintelligence, Gene Computer Interfaces (GCIs) gain an added dimension of significance. In an age where the risk of engineered bioweapons and superbugs is escalating, GCIs (or the simpler Immune-System Computer Interface (ISCI)) could fortify our immune systems to b...

On July 31, 2023 Dr. Martin Fussenegger and his team at ETH Zurich and the University of Basel in Switzerland successfully activated a specific gene in human cells, all within the confines of a mouse’s body, using direct-current electricity. This breakthrough opens new horizons in treatin...

The 10-year-old from Midlothian, Va., plays tag with his friends and swims in the ocean. “I think his peers would describe him as someone who is kind, sweet and funny, and supersmart,” says his mother, Sheila Ungerer. He won a countywide citizenship award and was named classroom student ...