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Space Station microbes similar to home microbes

In California, microbiologists at the University of California, Davis analyzed swabs taken by astronauts on the International Space Station (ISS) and compared them with...

Get Your Own Customized Beer Creation Based on Your DNA

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New Genes Found Linked to Autism Can Offer Hope for Better Treatment Options

In Canada, researchers analyzed the genomes from more than 5,000 people and found the usual 43 genes that have shown up in prior studies,...

Is it ethical? NIH to look at human genome research ethics

In Maryland, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) is looking for answers on the ethical, legal and social implications of human genome research. The...

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In Oregon, researchers know stink bugs are an issue when harvesting grapes for wine making, but how much is too much? After placing different...

Cutting-Edge Catalysts Break It Down for Plastics Recycling

In Japan, researchers at Nagoya University developed catalysts that can break down the strong chemical bonds in plastics quicker and more effectively than before,...

New Study Shows Concerning Molecular Differences Between GMO and Non-GMO Corn

In the United Kingdom, researchers from King’s College in London published their findings that there are higher levels of certain toxic chemicals in the...

Government to cover genomic testing for Medicare cancer patients

In Maryland, the U.S. government’s Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) said that diagnostic laboratory tests using Next Generation Sequencing would be covered...

Silicon Valley Leads Investments in Synthetic Biology

In London, SynBioBeta reports that over $1 billion has been invested in synthetic biology over the last twelve months—with Silicon Valley leading the investments. According...

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