Streamlining Sequencing: Genetic Experts and Microsoft Collaborate on AI Assistant In the realm of genetic research and rare disease diagnosis, time is often of the essence. The process of sequencing genes to identify potential causes of rare diseases can be time-consuming and complex. However, a recent collaboration between genetic experts and tech giant Microsoft aims […]
China’s new RNA mapping technique could potentially analyze Einstein’s preserved brain
China’s Breakthrough RNA Mapping Technique Could Unlock Mysteries of Einstein’s Brain Could the preserved brain of Albert Einstein, sliced into 240 blocks and stored since his passing in 1955, finally reveal its secrets thanks to a groundbreaking RNA mapping technique developed in China? The intersection of cutting-edge science and historical curiosity has the potential to […]
UK: World’s first artificial human DNA project sparks both hopes and fears
UK: World’s First Artificial Human DNA Project Sparks Both Hopes and Fears The first-of-its-kind synthetic human DNA is in the making by UK scientists. On June 26, a team of researchers from the University of Cambridge and the Francis Crick Institute announced their ambitious project to create artificial human DNA within the next five years. […]
OpenSNP to shut down, delete all DNA data amid growing surveillance concerns
OpenSNP to shut down, delete all DNA data amid growing surveillance concerns An open-source genetic database that thrived on community contributions will cease operations next month. OpenSNP, a platform that allowed individuals to publicly share their genetic information for research purposes, has announced its decision to shut down permanently. The move comes in response to […]