He says the research will help in the treatment of human brain diseases.

Chinese scientist defends splicing human brain gene into monkeys

Not Monkeying Around

One of the scientists behind an experiment that gave monkeys human DNA, thereby making them smarter, has defended the controversial study to CNN.

Chinese Scientist Defends Splicing Human Brain Gene Into Monkeys

"We will continue our exploration."

"No one wants to wake up to learn the terms of use changed by press release."

A DNA testing company gave its data to the FBI

Come On In

Family Tree DNA, recently celebrated as the most privacy-minded consumer DNA testing company, is now granting database access to the FBI.

This DNA Testing Company Gave Its Data to the FBI

Do you want cops poking around your genetic data?

Optimize your sleep and nutrition based on your own DNA profile.

These customized DNA tests can help you unlock a healthier lifestyle

Brands We Love

The Helix genetic testing marketplace offers a variety of specialized analysis to unlock the secrets of your DNA and shape a healthier lifestyle.

Helix genetic testing will help you make proactive health improvments.

DNA secrets at your fingertips. 

These Customized DNA Tests Can Help You Unlock a Healthier Lifestyle

Upload your DNA profile, and you'll earn shares in the company.

The SEC is letting a company treat your genetic code as currency

Dollars for Data

A new platform lets users upload their health data, such as their genome or FitBit history, in exchange for shares in the company.

The SEC Is Letting a Company Treat Your Genetic Code as Currency

LunaPBC knowns your health data is valuable.

Four genetic tests that will unlock your DNA while respecting your privacy

These DNA testing companies can tell you a lot about your genetic history. But what's the best way to make sure your DNA info will stay private?

Four Genetic Tests That Will Unlock Your DNA While Respecting Your Privacy

Keep control of your chromosomes.

The line between medicine and our own cells is blurring.

Get ready for pills programmed to respond to your cells' individual needs

Smart Meds

A new paper describes work that could be used for smart pills that would use molecular computation to treat signals from individual cells.

Get Ready for Pills Programmed to Respond to Your Cells’ Individual Needs

New research uses strands of DNA to create logic gates. 

A creep who scraped your gum off the sidewalk wouldn't have much trouble finding you on ancestry sites.

Creeps will soon be able to find almost anyone on genealogy sites

In My DNA

Just 2 percent of adults would have to upload DNA samples to genealogy sites before we could use them to find a relative of virtually anyone.

Creeps Will Soon Be Able to Find Almost Anyone on Genealogy Sites

Welcome to the genetic panopticon.

Scientists want to make lab-grown-meat out of IKEA packaging.

This week in science: Sept 29 - Oct 5

Science Madness

What happens to astronauts' guts when they travel to Mars? Researchers find the first moon outside of our system. Read on to find out more.

This Week in Science: Sept 29 – Oct 5

CRISPR Fruit, DNA on the moon, lab-grown mushroom burgers, and more.

Health & Medicine

SONG OF MY PEOPLE Family tree database Ancestry announced this weekend that it’s teaming up with music streaming service Spotify for an unusual offering. Provide the results of your AncestryDNA test, and Spotify will provide a “mix of music, inspired by your origins,” according to a press release. It’s a cute idea. But handing over your […]

Spotify Will Make a Playlist Based on Your DNA

This is a collaboration we could do without.

It's a really important step to understanding the subtle ways genes actually work.

15 years ago, we sequenced the human genome. Now we can 3D map it.

Hard Science

Researchers have figured out a way to map the human genome in three dimensions, using enzymes to calculate a gene's distance from a cell's nucleus.

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Not Monkeying Around

Chinese Scientist Defends Splicing Human Brain Gene Into Monkeys

Come On In

This DNA Testing Company Gave Its Data to the FBI

Brands We Love

These Customized DNA Tests Can Help You Unlock a Healthier Lifestyle

Dollars for Data

The SEC Is Letting a Company Treat Your Genetic Code as Currency

Brands We Love

Four Genetic Tests That Will Unlock Your DNA While Respecting Your Privacy

Smart Meds

Get Ready for Pills Programmed to Respond to Your Cells’ Individual Needs

In My DNA

Creeps Will Soon Be Able to Find Almost Anyone on Genealogy Sites

Science Madness

This Week in Science: Sept 29 – Oct 5

Health & Medicine

Spotify Will Make a Playlist Based on Your DNA

Hard Science

15 Years Ago, We Sequenced the Human Genome. Now We Can 3D Map It.

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