Genetic engineering technologies capable of modifying human traits exist today, and their integration with artificial intelligence is accelerating the potential for human enhancement. While these tools offer prospects for medical …
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Researchers at the Scripps Research Institute have successfully triggered the production of broadly neutralizing antibodies (bnAbs) in primates using a new HIV vaccine candidate. This preclinical advancement, detailed in the …
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Selfish Sperm Hijack Genes to Eliminate Rivals A new University of Utah-led study has uncovered the mechanism behind a decades-old evolutionary mystery: how “selfish chromosomes” circumvent the rules of genetic …
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Somatic Genomics: Uncovering the Roots of Disease and Fresh Therapeutic Pathways Scientists are increasingly recognizing the pivotal role of somatic mutations – genetic changes that occur after conception – in …
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New Trial Aims to Improve Genetic Risk Communication in Colorectal Cancer In time for Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month this March, the Alliance for Clinical Trials in Oncology has launched a …
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Toxic Exposure: Disease Risk Extends 20 Generations, WSU Study Finds A single exposure to a toxic fungicide during pregnancy can elevate the risk of disease for up to 20 subsequent …
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Rising Lung Cancer Rates in Never Smokers: Understanding the Risks and New Approaches to Detection and Prevention Lung cancer remains the leading cause of cancer-related death globally, but a concerning …