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A research team have identified a new type of cat whose distinctive fur on its back coat is caused by a unique mutation.

Mutation Has Led to a New Type of Cat, Scientists Say

By Sharon Adarlo

German scientists say that for the first time ever, they've created a lab-grown artificial genome that can reproduce itself like a living organism.

Scientists Create Artificial Genome That Can Reproduce

By Jon Christian

Geneticist George Church is creating a DNA-based dating app that matches people based on their likelihood of not passing genetic diseases to offspring.

Famous Geneticist’s Dating App Would Match Users Based on DNA

By Kristin Houser

After using AI to analyze "junk" DNA, a Princeton-led team concluded that mutations within the noncoding DNA can cause autism.

Princeton Scientists: Mutations in “Junk” DNA Can Cause Autism

By Kristin Houser

The UK's 100,000 Genomes Project has met its first goal. Next, it plans to sequence 1 million genomes in just five years.

Health & Medicine

UK Researchers Just Finished Sequencing 100,000 Human Genomes

By Kristin Houser

Plan to Create a Genetic Rolodex of Life on Earth Could Save Lives

Plan to Create a Genetic Rolodex of Life on Earth Could Save Lives

By Kristin Houser

Exploring Animals’ “Junk DNA” Could Help Us Fight Human Diseases

Exploring Animals’ “Junk DNA” Could Help Us Fight Human Diseases

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Here’s What We Know About the Crazy New Startup Where Scientists Use Crypto to Buy Your Genetic Data

Research into the genome continually uncovers things we don't know.

Science & Energy

New Genome Research in Plants Could Help Fight Human Disease

By Chelsea Gohd

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Science & Energy

We Can Observe Memories Being Passed Down Through Generations

Watch CRISPR Edit DNA in Real Time

Science & Energy

Watch CRISPR Edit DNA in Real Time

By Chelsea Gohd

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Health & Medicine

A New Company Allows You to Monetize Your Genetic Data

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Science & Energy

First-Ever Semi-Synthetic Organism Opens The Door to New Forms of Life

By Kathleen Riley

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Science & Energy

Soon, You Could Have Your Genome Sequenced in 60 Minutes for $100

By Chelsea Gohd

Genetic Data Reveals the World Was Populated From a Single Location

Science & Energy

Genetic Data Reveals the World Was Populated From a Single Location

By Jelor Gallego

A Taste of Crisp: First Meal Created With CRISPR Gene Editing

Science & Energy

A Taste of Crisp: First Meal Created With CRISPR Gene Editing