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Viruses are in us. And are us. It's ok.

Viruses are in us. They're even part of us. Now researchers want to map the human virome

Salon · Jun 1, 2025

Single gene may help explain the plague's persistence throughout human history

Alterations to a single gene in the plague bacterium's genome have shed light on a method the germ has used to survive and spread through the ages.

LiveScience · May 29, 2025

Improving Arctic food security through DNA science and respectful collaboration with Indigenous Peoples

Over three-quarters of adults in Inuit Nunangat face food insecurity, a rate more than six times the Canadian national average. This statistic reflects not only limited access to market food but also the disruptions to Arctic ecosystems impacting traditional food availability.

The Conversation · May 26, 2025

Scientists hope sequencing genome of tiny ‘functionally extinct’ frog could help save it

Corroboree frog belongs to 100m-year-old family of amphibians but is now found only in the puddles and peat bogs of Kosciuszko national park

The Guardian - AU · Apr 30, 2025

Ancient DNA and modern genomes can reveal stories of past peoples, from the Iron Age to Chernobyl, geneticist says

Ingrida Domarkienė, a geneticist at Vilnius University in Lithuania, discusses the exciting developments made possible by studying ancient and modern DNA.

LiveScience · Apr 24, 2025

The Sentiment Genome: BSX Stock Could Be Entering a High-Probability Setup

With the market signaling a hot deck, risk-tolerant speculators will want to keep close tabs on BSX stock over the next week.

Barchart · Apr 24, 2025

Can we really resurrect extinct animals, or are we just creating hi-tech lookalikes?

From dire wolves to woolly mammoths, the idea of resurrecting extinct species has captured the public imagination. Colossal Biosciences, the Dallas-based biotech company leading the charge, has made headlines for ambitious efforts to bring back long-lost animals using cutting edge genetic engineering.

The Conversation · Apr 10, 2025

Genetic data is another asset to be exploited – beware who has yours

The bankruptcy of genealogy company 23andMe has resulted in a fire sale of millions of people’s genetic information – and there’s no shortage of eager buyers with questionable motives

The Guardian - UK · Apr 5, 2025

Scientists warn African DNA is missing from the global genome map

African scientists say the world is missing vital medical insights by ignoring the continent’s vast genetic diversity. Less than 2 percent of human genome sequencing worldwide comes from African populations.

Radio France Internationale · Apr 4, 2025

Top genome scientists to map DNA sequence of invertebrate winner 2025

Sanger Institute’s Tree of Life team say genomes offer invaluable insight into how species will fare under climate crisis

The Guardian - UK · Apr 3, 2025