Scientists sequence 64 human genomes to better reflect genetic diversityIt should reveal more about diseases and our species' variety.By J. Fingas, 02.28.2021
Science takes a step toward coding virus-resistant human cellsThere are many challenges to making this a reality.By J. Fingas, 05.01.2018
Yeast could hold the key to custom-built DNAA team is building DNA from scratch in a bid to understand life's blueprint.By R. England, 07.26.2017
Helix wants to build a marketplace for your DNAOne mouth swab and your data can be shared with as many healthcare startups as you can afford.By D. Cooper, 07.24.2017
Scientists find a low-cost way to build genomes from scratchIt could lead to reference genomes for virtually every living thing.By J. Fingas, 03.26.2017
'Water Bear' protein could shield human DNA from radiationScientists mapped the microscopic creature's genome to discover how they survive harsh climates.By D. Lumb, 09.21.2016
Scientists held a secret meeting to debate creating synthetic human genesAt stake: the potential to eventually create a human life without the need for parents.By D. Lumb, 05.13.2016
Human-made bacteria has the tiniest genome everThis artificial lifeform has a mere 473 genes.By J. Fingas, 03.25.2016
Scientists decode the bedbug's genes to help kill itUnderstanding its genome could lead to better pest control.By J. Fingas, 02.07.2016