Category: DNA
Homologous recombination.
Scientists discover that plants pass on stressful memories to their offspring. (via)
Post date: Wednesday, August 9th, 2006.
Neanderthal genome project.
Research project that will sequence the DNA of neanderthal in an attempt to clarify their relationship with modern-day humans. (via)
Post date: Thursday, July 20th, 2006.
Dimericine.
Lotion that quickly repairs the DNA in sunburn-damaged skin.
Post date: Wednesday, July 5th, 2006.
Center for Grapevine Biotechnology.
Researchers are sequencing the genome of grapes to identify genes with characteristics that will help improve wine yields.
Post date: Thursday, June 15th, 2006.
shRNA.
Biologists identify immortality genes in mice that can control a stem cell’s ability to split and then renew itself.
Post date: Tuesday, June 13th, 2006.
Gene expression.
Scientists observe a single gene transfer DNA information into RNA in the lab. (via)
Post date: Tuesday, June 13th, 2006.
Gene therapy.
Scientists have used an artificial chromosome to correct a genetic defect in stem cells.
Post date: Wednesday, June 7th, 2006.
Scladina sequence.
Scientists have recovered DNA from the tooth of a Neanderthal.
Post date: Tuesday, June 6th, 2006.
Lactobacillus bulgaricus.
Post date: Thursday, June 1st, 2006.
Nutritional competence.
Scientists discover that bacteria eat DNA.
Post date: Friday, May 26th, 2006.
Paramutation.
Scientists discover that RNA allows mice to pass on physical traits without the offspring inheriting the genes. (via)
Post date: Thursday, May 25th, 2006.
Cell Track-ID.
Technique that can amplify genetic information from single strands of DNA may prove that Jack the Ripper was a woman.
Post date: Thursday, May 18th, 2006.
Chromosome 1.
Final chromosome of the human genome is sequenced.
Post date: Thursday, May 18th, 2006.
Homo neanderthalensis.
Scientists have successfully extracted nuclear DNA sequences from a Neanderthal.
Post date: Wednesday, May 17th, 2006.
Activin Receptor Type IA.
Gene discovered that can mutate and cause muscles and soft tissue to metamorphosize into bone. (via)
Post date: Sunday, April 23rd, 2006.
Chronic granulomatous disease.
Incurable illness has been eradicated in two afflicted patients using gene therapy treatment. (via)
Post date: Tuesday, April 4th, 2006.
DNA art.
Scientists discover technique of folding strands of DNA to produce any shape. (via)
Post date: Thursday, March 16th, 2006.
Seekers.
DNA test to be performed on Bigfoot footprint to determine its existence once and for all.
Post date: Wednesday, March 8th, 2006.
DNA bridge.
Singapore to build a bridge in the double-helix shape of DNA.
Post date: Tuesday, March 7th, 2006.
Bio-molecular computer.
Researchers have built a computer that performs calculations using enzymes.
Post date: Friday, February 24th, 2006.
Y chromosome profile.
DNA may be used in crime investigations to predict the last name of the suspect. (via)
Post date: Thursday, February 23rd, 2006.
SelectaDNA.
Invisible DNA-based substance acts like permanent marker by staying on marked valuables for up to 30 years.
Post date: Wednesday, February 22nd, 2006.
Mimivirus.
Newly discovered virus that may reclassify viruses as the the impetus for life forming on Earth. (via)
Post date: Monday, February 20th, 2006.
GeneDesign.
Computer program that helps scientists design DNA sequences.
Post date: Thursday, February 16th, 2006.
Z-DNA.
Post date: Monday, February 13th, 2006.
Directed evolution.
Scientists have manipulated a benign virus to bypass the immune system and act as a delivery agent for gene therapy.
Post date: Wednesday, February 8th, 2006.
Trace Archive.
Genetic database that stores DNA sequences records its billionth entry. (via)
Post date: Wednesday, January 18th, 2006.
What’s up, Doc?
Scientists want to create a human-rabbit embyo. (via)
Post date: Friday, January 13th, 2006.
Multiplex polymerase chain reaction.
German scientists rebuild a section of the wooly mammoth’s mitochondrial DNA.
Post date: Monday, December 19th, 2005.
Race gene.
DNA mutation discovered that produces white skin color. (via)
Post date: Friday, December 16th, 2005.
Encyclopedia Brown.
Boy uses his spit and the Internet to track down biological father. (via)
Post date: Thursday, November 3rd, 2005.
Biopresence.
Company that will intertwine your DNA with a tree.
Post date: Wednesday, November 2nd, 2005.
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