08.06.2020
Scientists rename genes because Microsoft Excel reads them as dates
Microsoft's spreadsheet app is too helpful for its own good.
Dna
- 07.23.2020
A security breach opened up access to a genealogy site’s DNA profiles
Info could've been accessed by anyone, including law enforcement.
- 02.09.2020
'Resurrected' mammoth DNA helps explain why the species went extinct
Genetic defects might have played a part. 
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- 01.23.2020
23andMe lays off 100 workers amid shrinking demand for DNA tests
It's not the hot market the company predicted. - 12.13.2019
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- 12.07.2019
Recommended Reading: A year later, the CRISPR babies are still a mystery
The best long-form writing on technology and more on the web.
- 11.06.2019
US court let police search GEDmatch's entire DNA database despite protections
DNA policy experts believe it could encourage law enforcement agencies to request warrants for larger DNA databases.
- 10.09.2019
23andMe's VIP service includes a one-on-one chat to explain your DNA
In case you're still not sure what your results mean. - 09.26.2019
Justice Department sets rules for using genealogy sites to solve crimes
It wants to balance justice with privacy concerns. - 08.27.2019
- 08.26.2019
Gene editing tool could treat many diseases created by mutations
SATI could address Huntington's and other conditions. - 08.24.2019
Recommended Reading: Taylor Swift and Spotify are... best friends?
The best long-form writing on technology and more on the web. - 05.24.2019
- 05.12.2019
Gene-modified viruses rescue patient from drug-resistant 'superbug'
It's not a cure, but it could be close enough for many patients. - 04.28.2019
Microbiome testing startup faces FBI investigation over billing
uBiome is the latest lab testing firm to come under scrutiny. - 04.20.2019
Hitting the Books: How calculus is helping unravel DNA's secrets
It's not just for the hard sciences anymore!
- 04.15.2019
Tiny light-up barcodes help researchers identify DNA molecules
Each molecule gets its own flashing barcode.
- 04.13.2019
Recommended Reading: The end of 'Game of Thrones'
The best long-form writing on technology and more on the web. - 03.22.2019
Microsoft device stores digital info as DNA
It translated “HELLO” into DNA and back again -- and it only took 21 hours.
