Genetics is a fascinating and rapidly evolving field. What we learned in school was a valuable foundation, but modern science has revealed a far more intricate and dynamic picture. By understanding ...

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Scientists have created an artificial RNA system that can copy itself using simple building blocks and temperature changes.

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Researchers at Johns Hopkins University suggest a blood test for early cancer detection. The test identifies tumour DNA years before symptoms appear.

Lohmann Breeders is headquartered in Germany with additional genetic lines developed in Spain, Scotland, and Canada. It ...

Plant scientists have used a standard "gene gun" since 1988 to genetically modify crops for better yield, nutrition, pest resistance and other valuable traits.