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A double shark embryo

You (Probably) Don’t Have To Worry About Two-Headed Shark Attacks You (Probably) Don’t Have To Worry About Two-Headed Shark Attacks

By Samantha Cole

A Personalized Nutrition Company Will Use Your DNA To Tell You What To Eat

A Personalized Nutrition Company Will Use Your DNA To Tell You What To Eat A Personalized Nutrition Company Will Use Your DNA To Tell You What To Eat

By Claire Maldarelli

Gene Editing Shifts Food Possibilities Forward

Gene Editing Shifts Food Possibilities Forward Gene Editing Shifts Food Possibilities Forward

By Jeremy Deaton

A veggie burger with fries.

This Gene Mutation May Make You Crave More Greasy Food (And Shrink Your Sweet Tooth) This Gene Mutation May Make You Crave More Greasy Food (And Shrink Your Sweet Tooth)

By Knvul Sheikh

Obesity Might Not Have Evolved To Protect Us From Starvation Obesity Might Not Have Evolved To Protect Us From Starvation

By Claire Maldarelli

Water Bear Genome Holds Clues To Its Survival Skills

Water Bear Genome Holds Clues To Its Survival Skills Water Bear Genome Holds Clues To Its Survival Skills

By Kate Baggaley

Tasmanian devil

Tasmanian Devils Might Be Evolving To Resist Contagious Cancer Tasmanian Devils Might Be Evolving To Resist Contagious Cancer

By Kate Baggaley

Scientists Design Genome For Upgraded E. Coli

Scientists Design Genome For Upgraded E. Coli Scientists Design Genome For Upgraded E. Coli

By Kate Baggaley

green snake with yellow eyes

Answering Why Snakes Are Long Could Help Repair Human Spinal Cords Answering Why Snakes Are Long Could Help Repair Human Spinal Cords

By G. Clay Whittaker

Insight Astronomy Photographer of the Year

Bloody Veggie Burgers, Blooming Corpse Flowers, And More Bloody Veggie Burgers, Blooming Corpse Flowers, And More

By Claire Maldarelli

Ants Have Been Farming Fungi Since The Dinosaurs Died Out

Ants Have Been Farming Fungi Since The Dinosaurs Died Out Ants Have Been Farming Fungi Since The Dinosaurs Died Out

By Kate Baggaley

Gene Editing Makes Cows Without Horns

Gene Editing Makes Cows Without Horns Gene Editing Makes Cows Without Horns

By Charles Q. Choi

Can Your Genes Make You Kill?

Can Your Genes Make You Kill? Can Your Genes Make You Kill?

By Lois Parshley

Your Genes Could Predict When You Lose Your Virginity

Your Genes Could Predict When You Lose Your Virginity Your Genes Could Predict When You Lose Your Virginity

By Alexandra Ossola

Yuri Milner’s Most Astounding Predictions

Yuri Milner’s Most Astounding Predictions Yuri Milner’s Most Astounding Predictions

By Alexandra Ossola

Scientists Detect Which Patients Are Resistant To Genetic Diseases

Scientists Detect Which Patients Are Resistant To Genetic Diseases Scientists Detect Which Patients Are Resistant To Genetic Diseases

By Alexandra Ossola

Scientists Build A Living Cell With Minimum Viable Number Of Genes

Scientists Build A Living Cell With Minimum Viable Number Of Genes Scientists Build A Living Cell With Minimum Viable Number Of Genes

By Alexandra Ossola

A Genetic Mutation Could Save You From A Heart Attack

A Genetic Mutation Could Save You From A Heart Attack A Genetic Mutation Could Save You From A Heart Attack

By Alexandra Ossola

There’s No Guarantee That Genetic Tests Are Accurate

There’s No Guarantee That Genetic Tests Are Accurate There’s No Guarantee That Genetic Tests Are Accurate

By Alexandra Ossola

The Genes Behind Your Weird Hair

The Genes Behind Your Weird Hair The Genes Behind Your Weird Hair

By Alexandra Ossola

Here’s How Virtual Reality Could Help Doctors Treat Cancer

Here’s How Virtual Reality Could Help Doctors Treat Cancer Here’s How Virtual Reality Could Help Doctors Treat Cancer

By Alexandra Ossola

Not A Morning Person? Blame It On Your Genes

Not A Morning Person? Blame It On Your Genes Not A Morning Person? Blame It On Your Genes

By Alexandra Ossola

The Bugs Behind The Bed Bug Genome The Bugs Behind The Bed Bug Genome

By Brooke Borel

A Genetic Switch Could Turn Obesity On Or Off A Genetic Switch Could Turn Obesity On Or Off

By Claire Maldarelli

Scientists Discover Genetic, Biologic Cause Of Schizophrenia

Scientists Discover Genetic, Biologic Cause Of Schizophrenia Scientists Discover Genetic, Biologic Cause Of Schizophrenia

By Alexandra Ossola

Genetically Modified Limes Are Purpler and More Healthful

Genetically Modified Limes Are Purpler and More Healthful Genetically Modified Limes Are Purpler and More Healthful

By Alexandra Ossola

Why Some Cats Look Like They Are Wearing Tuxedos

Why Some Cats Look Like They Are Wearing Tuxedos Why Some Cats Look Like They Are Wearing Tuxedos

By Christian Yates/The Conversation

CRISPR Gene Editing Successfully Stops Muscular Dystrophy In Living Mice

CRISPR Gene Editing Successfully Stops Muscular Dystrophy In Living Mice CRISPR Gene Editing Successfully Stops Muscular Dystrophy In Living Mice

By Alexandra Ossola

Antidepressants Extend The Lives Of Roundworms By Flipping Genetic Switches

Antidepressants Extend The Lives Of Roundworms By Flipping Genetic Switches Antidepressants Extend The Lives Of Roundworms By Flipping Genetic Switches

By Alexandra Ossola

Chinese Factory Will Make Cloned Beef On A Massive Scale

Chinese Factory Will Make Cloned Beef On A Massive Scale Chinese Factory Will Make Cloned Beef On A Massive Scale

By Alexandra Ossola

Scientists Have Made Worms With Heads Resembling Other Species

Scientists Have Made Worms With Heads Resembling Other Species Scientists Have Made Worms With Heads Resembling Other Species

By Alexandra Ossola

Breakthrough Prize 2015

Breakthrough Prize Honors Scientists Working on Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, Neutrinos, And More Breakthrough Prize Honors Scientists Working on Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, Neutrinos, And More

CRISPR Variation Won’t Introduce New DNA To Plants

CRISPR Variation Won’t Introduce New DNA To Plants CRISPR Variation Won’t Introduce New DNA To Plants

By Alexandra Ossola

23andMe Discloses Police Requests For Customers’ DNA

23andMe Discloses Police Requests For Customers’ DNA 23andMe Discloses Police Requests For Customers’ DNA

By Claire Maldarelli

23andMe Gets FDA Approval For Direct-To-Consumer Genetic Tests

23andMe Gets FDA Approval For Direct-To-Consumer Genetic Tests 23andMe Gets FDA Approval For Direct-To-Consumer Genetic Tests

By Alexandra Ossola

Could Having Your DNA Tested Land You In Court?

Could Having Your DNA Tested Land You In Court? Could Having Your DNA Tested Land You In Court?

By Claire Maldarelli

Nobel Prize In Chemistry Goes To 3 Scientists Who Uncovered DNA Repair

Nobel Prize In Chemistry Goes To 3 Scientists Who Uncovered DNA Repair Nobel Prize In Chemistry Goes To 3 Scientists Who Uncovered DNA Repair

Genetic Tests Don’t Help Treat Mental Illness

Genetic Tests Don’t Help Treat Mental Illness Genetic Tests Don’t Help Treat Mental Illness

By Alexandra Ossola

This Test Can Detect Any Virus That Infects Humans

This Test Can Detect Any Virus That Infects Humans This Test Can Detect Any Virus That Infects Humans

By Claire Maldarelli

We Can Now Sequence A Whole Human Genome In 26 Hours

We Can Now Sequence A Whole Human Genome In 26 Hours We Can Now Sequence A Whole Human Genome In 26 Hours

By Claire Maldarelli

FDA Cracks Down On Pathway Genomics’ Cancer Blood Test

FDA Cracks Down On Pathway Genomics’ Cancer Blood Test FDA Cracks Down On Pathway Genomics’ Cancer Blood Test

By Claire Maldarelli

British Scientists Want Permission To Genetically Edit Viable Human Embryos British Scientists Want Permission To Genetically Edit Viable Human Embryos

By Claire Maldarelli

A Genetic Database Will Identify What’s Really In Our Food

A Genetic Database Will Identify What’s Really In Our Food A Genetic Database Will Identify What’s Really In Our Food

By Alexandra Ossola

Dank Indica? Your Drug Dealer Might Be Ripping You Off

Dank Indica? Your Drug Dealer Might Be Ripping You Off Dank Indica? Your Drug Dealer Might Be Ripping You Off

By Alexandra Ossola

crispr gene editing

Should Bioethicists “Get Out Of The Way” Of CRISPR Research? Should Bioethicists “Get Out Of The Way” Of CRISPR Research?

By Alexandra Ossola

How Artificial Intelligence Can Make Drugs Better and Faster

How Artificial Intelligence Can Make Drugs Better and Faster How Artificial Intelligence Can Make Drugs Better and Faster

By Rebecca Harrington

Computer Software Folds DNA Into Bunny Shapes Computer Software Folds DNA Into Bunny Shapes

By Claire Maldarelli

Why Are There More Blue-Eyed Alcoholics?

Why Are There More Blue-Eyed Alcoholics? Why Are There More Blue-Eyed Alcoholics?

By Alexandra Ossola

Weird Bed Bug Gets Weirder: Genetics Edition

Weird Bed Bug Gets Weirder: Genetics Edition Weird Bed Bug Gets Weirder: Genetics Edition

By Brooke Borel

Real ‘Jurassic World’ Scientist Says We Could Bring Back Dinosaurs As Pets

Real ‘Jurassic World’ Scientist Says We Could Bring Back Dinosaurs As Pets Real ‘Jurassic World’ Scientist Says We Could Bring Back Dinosaurs As Pets

By Mary Beth Griggs

Gene Tests Are Quite Telling – Should You Get One?

Gene Tests Are Quite Telling – Should You Get One? Gene Tests Are Quite Telling – Should You Get One?

By Alexandra Ossola

Can Two People Repopulate Earth?

Can Two People Repopulate Earth? Can Two People Repopulate Earth?

By Morgan Kinney

Apple Wants Your DNA

Apple Wants Your DNA Apple Wants Your DNA

By Alexandra Ossola

Should You Trust Big Pharma With Your DNA?

Should You Trust Big Pharma With Your DNA? Should You Trust Big Pharma With Your DNA?

By Heather Hansman

‘Open Humans’ Wants To Be The Facebook Of Clinical Research

‘Open Humans’ Wants To Be The Facebook Of Clinical Research ‘Open Humans’ Wants To Be The Facebook Of Clinical Research

By Alexandra Ossola

How A Former Nuclear Missileer Made A Color-Changing Petunia

How A Former Nuclear Missileer Made A Color-Changing Petunia How A Former Nuclear Missileer Made A Color-Changing Petunia

By Daniel Grushkin

Will Gardeners Buy A Color-Changing GMO Petunia?

Will Gardeners Buy A Color-Changing GMO Petunia? Will Gardeners Buy A Color-Changing GMO Petunia?

By Brooke Borel

image showing two views of an illustrated face estimate, plus the real person

Modeling Suspects’ Faces Using DNA From Crime Scenes Modeling Suspects’ Faces Using DNA From Crime Scenes

By Francie Diep

Redesigned E. Coli Resists Viruses And Might Make GMOs Safer

Redesigned E. Coli Resists Viruses And Might Make GMOs Safer Redesigned E. Coli Resists Viruses And Might Make GMOs Safer

By Francie Diep

Ancestry.com Reconstructs Genomes Of 19th-Century Couples Using Customers’ DNA

Ancestry.com Reconstructs Genomes Of 19th-Century Couples Using Customers’ DNA Ancestry.com Reconstructs Genomes Of 19th-Century Couples Using Customers’ DNA

By Francie Diep

In A Face-To-Face GMO Debate, The “For” Side Wins

In A Face-To-Face GMO Debate, The “For” Side Wins In A Face-To-Face GMO Debate, The “For” Side Wins

By Francie Diep

It’s Official: Skeleton Found Under Parking Lot Is Richard III

It’s Official: Skeleton Found Under Parking Lot Is Richard III It’s Official: Skeleton Found Under Parking Lot Is Richard III

By Mary Beth Griggs

How Supercomputing Is Cracking The Mysteries Of Human Origins

How Supercomputing Is Cracking The Mysteries Of Human Origins How Supercomputing Is Cracking The Mysteries Of Human Origins

By Andrew Rosenblum

USDA Approves A Genetically Modified Potato With Possible Health Benefits

USDA Approves A Genetically Modified Potato With Possible Health Benefits USDA Approves A Genetically Modified Potato With Possible Health Benefits

By Francie Diep