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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.

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It's a step toward the holy grail of synthetic biology: fully artificial organisms that can survive and reproduce like the real thing.

Scientists Create Artificial Genome That Can Reproduce

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

Swab and Swipe

He thinks it could lead to the elimination of all genetic diseases.

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

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

Pattern Detected

The impact of their research could shed light on many other disorders.

Princeton Scientists: Mutations in "Junk" DNA Can Cause Autism

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

Achievement Unlocked

And their next goal will smash that last one.

UK Researchers Just Finished Sequencing 100,000 Human Genomes

And the planet, and the economy...

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

The key to treating cancer might be hidden in an elephant’s DNA.

Exploring Animals' "Junk DNA" Could Help Us Fight Human Diseases

Would you sell your DNA sequence to a company for crypto tokens? 

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.

New research shows that cells rank genes by importance.

New Genome Research in Plants Could Help Fight Human Disease

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These memories could help us fight Alzheimer's and cancer.

We Can Observe Memories Being Passed Down Through Generations

See CRISPR alter the source code of life as it happens.

Watch CRISPR Edit DNA in Real Time

Genetic data had a market value of approximately $5.9 billion in 2010.

A New Company Allows You to Monetize Your Genetic Data

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A step towards making new life from scratch.

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

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