Scientists discover why grocery store tomatoes don’t taste like anything
Have you ever eaten a perfectly ripe tomato and wondered why you even bother? Tomatoes are a staple in sandwiches and salads, and you can …
genetics
Chinese scientists put human brain genes in a monkey
Everything we know about evolution tells us that humans have primate ancestors, and that the development of our complex brains is what allowed ancient humans …
Doctors accidentally discovered a 66-year-old Scottish woman who feels absolutely no pain
Pain is something that the vast majority of us just have to deal with, and sometimes on a daily basis. Not being able to feel …
World Health Organization joins fight against lax genetic editing standards
It’s now been several months since Chinese scientist He Jiankui revealed that he had successfully edited the genes of human embryos, which were then carried …
Scientists demand a prohibition on human genetic modification
It’s now been several months since Chinese geneticist He Jiankui announced to the world that he had genetically modified human embryos which were then carried …
China’s gene-edited babies may have enhanced intelligence due to genetic quirk
Late last year, a Chinese scientist named He Jiankui boldly declared that he had produced what would be the world’s first genetically modified humans. In …
Scientists are now testing genetically modified mosquitoes, which is just as scary as it sounds
In many developed countries, mosquitoes are a nuisance that also have the potential to be carriers for disease. In areas where malaria runs rampant, however, …
U.S. professor knew about Chinese scientist’s gene-edited babies months before the rest of us
It’s now been a few months since Chinese scientist He Jiankui revealed that he had genetically edited human embryos and implanted them into mothers, resulting …
Genetically altered monkeys have been cloned in China, and ethics just can’t keep up
It was almost exactly one year ago today that Chinese scientists revealed that they had successfully cloned a monkey, resulting in the live births of …
Scientists say they could genetically engineer spicy tomatoes
Tomatoes are a lovely addition to a sandwich or burger, and they’re used to create all kinds of sauces and condiments that have become a …
Chinese scientist who produced gene-edited babies may be executed, colleagues say
In late November of last year, Chinese scientist He Jiankui revealed to the world that he had pursued a goal of genetically altering human embryos, …
Scientists added rabbit DNA to a houseplant, and now it’s an air purifier
Plants are very good at producing oxygen that we all need in order to breath, but what about clearing the air of harmful chemicals? Past …
Chinese scientists who created gene-edited babies may now be missing
The scientific community was rocked last week after a Chinese scientists named He Jiankui claimed to have successfully modified human embryos using the CRISPR tool. …
Chinese scientist says there’s more gene-edited babies on the way as scrutiny mounts
It’s only Wednesday but the strangest science story of the week is already taking some interesting twists. A few days ago, Chinese researcher and currently …
Chinese scientist says he’s edited babies’ genes to resist HIV, but many remain skeptical
The world’s first genetically modified babies were recently born in China… or maybe they weren’t. That’s the story coming out of the country today as …
Study says over half of US citizens can be hunted down with a drop of their DNA
If you’ve ever succumbed to the temptation to have your DNA sequenced by a genealogy company you probably learned some pretty interesting things about your …
Scientists traced the genetic quirk that gives huskies blue eyes
Many dog species have specific features that give them away. Bull terriers have long, flat noses, dalmatians have their iconic spots, and pugs look like …
