It's not quite a "Blade Runner" replicant, but it's a step in that direction.

Scientists create artificial genome that can reproduce

And Reproduce And Reproduce And

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

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

It would weed out potential partners with whom you might have unhealthy children.

Famous geneticist's dating app would match users based on DNA

Swab and Swipe

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

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

They made the discovery with the help of AI.

Princeton scientists: Mutations in "junk" DNA can cause autism

Pattern Detected

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

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

UK researchers just finished sequencing 100,000 human genomes

Achievement Unlocked

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

UK Researchers Just Finished Sequencing 100,000 Human Genomes

And their next goal will smash that last one.

Biologists want to sequence the genomes of 1.5 million species in just 10 years.

Plan to create a genetic rolodex of life on Earth could save lives

Earth & Energy

Biologists just announced the Earth BioGenome Project (EBP), an ambitious plan to sequence the genomes of 1.5 million species.

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

And the planet, and the economy...

Animals with "extraordinary traits" could help us uncover our genes' hidden potential.

Exploring animal's "junk DNA" could help us fight human diseases

Health & Medicine

Scientists are looking at the genomes of animals for insights into how a mammal's "junk DNA" helps it respond to certain health issues.

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

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

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

The cryptocurrency and blockchain will cut out the middleman between DNA owners and buyers.

DNA sequencing blockchain lets people sell DNA for tokens

Future Society

Geneticist George Church is launching a DNA sequencing blockchain and cryptocurrency, which will create a direct relationship between DNA buyers and owners.

DNA Sequencing Blockchain Lets People Sell DNA for Tokens

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

Cancer research could particularly benefit.

New genome research in plants could help fight human disease

Hard Science

A new study shows that a repair mechanism meant to repair DNA sequences after mutations prefers to repair genes instead of other areas of the genome.

New Genome Research in Plants Could Help Fight Human Disease

New research shows that cells rank genes by importance.

Your offspring can inherit more than just your DNA.

We can observe memories being passed down through generations

New research has shown that epigenetic information can be inherited by offspring, and this epigenetic memory could help us fight genetic diseases.

We Can Observe Memories Being Passed Down Through Generations

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

Watch CRISPR edit DNA in real time

In a shockingly detailed new video, you can actually see CRISPR editing DNA in real-time. Upon release, dozens of CRISPR scientists watched in awe.

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