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Scientists have used gene editing to remove the extra chromosome causing Down syndrome in lab-grown cells. A major step ...

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A recent study published in Nature Chemical Biology found that certain isolated compounds from the fungus A. flavus, called ...

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Led by Ryotaro Hashizume at Mie University, the research team demonstrated that CRISPR can be used to remove the extra copy of chromosome 21 - the fundamental cause of Down syndrome ...

Understanding inheritance patterns in polyploid crops has long posed technical and financial challenges, particularly in species like tetraploid ...

It’s no secret that regular exercise is good for your health, but new research has uncovered a fascinating link between running and biological aging.

Scientists used diverse genomes to complete a fuller human DNA map. This unlocks hidden risks and improves diagnoses.