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Homologous recombination.

Jason — Thu, 10 Aug 2006 00:54:46 +0000

Scientists discover that plants pass on stressful memories to their offspring. (via)

Neanderthal genome project.

Jason — Fri, 21 Jul 2006 00:45:02 +0000

Research project that will sequence the DNA of neanderthal in an attempt to clarify their relationship with modern-day humans. (via)

Dimericine.

Jason — Wed, 05 Jul 2006 21:29:41 +0000

Lotion that quickly repairs the DNA in sunburn-damaged skin.

Center for Grapevine Biotechnology.

Jason — Fri, 16 Jun 2006 01:15:58 +0000

Researchers are sequencing the genome of grapes to identify genes with characteristics that will help improve wine yields.

shRNA.

Jason — Tue, 13 Jun 2006 23:40:48 +0000

Biologists identify immortality genes in mice that can control a stem cell’s ability to split and then renew itself.

Gene expression.

Jason — Tue, 13 Jun 2006 16:00:10 +0000

Scientists observe a single gene transfer DNA information into RNA in the lab. (via)

Gene therapy.

Jason — Thu, 08 Jun 2006 02:37:06 +0000

Scientists have used an artificial chromosome to correct a genetic defect in stem cells.

Scladina sequence.

Jason — Wed, 07 Jun 2006 01:48:41 +0000

Scientists have recovered DNA from the tooth of a Neanderthal.

Lactobacillus bulgaricus.

Jason — Fri, 02 Jun 2006 02:30:48 +0000

Biologists sequence the DNA of a common bacteria and discover that it may have evolved to the point where it can only survive in yogurt.

Nutritional competence.

Jason — Fri, 26 May 2006 21:26:03 +0000

Scientists discover that bacteria eat DNA.

Paramutation.

Jason — Thu, 25 May 2006 15:04:52 +0000

Scientists discover that RNA allows mice to pass on physical traits without the offspring inheriting the genes. (via)

Cell Track-ID.

Jason — Fri, 19 May 2006 02:45:28 +0000

Technique that can amplify genetic information from single strands of DNA may prove that Jack the Ripper was a woman.

Chromosome 1.

Jason — Thu, 18 May 2006 15:17:24 +0000

Final chromosome of the human genome is sequenced.

Homo neanderthalensis.

Jason — Thu, 18 May 2006 02:16:15 +0000

Scientists have successfully extracted nuclear DNA sequences from a Neanderthal.

Activin Receptor Type IA.

Jason — Mon, 24 Apr 2006 02:32:23 +0000

Gene discovered that can mutate and cause muscles and soft tissue to metamorphosize into bone. (via)

Chronic granulomatous disease.

Jason — Tue, 04 Apr 2006 07:26:29 +0000

Incurable illness has been eradicated in two afflicted patients using gene therapy treatment. (via)

DNA art.

Jason — Fri, 17 Mar 2006 04:32:03 +0000

Scientists discover technique of folding strands of DNA to produce any shape. (via)

Seekers.

Jason — Thu, 09 Mar 2006 04:52:08 +0000

DNA test to be performed on Bigfoot footprint to determine its existence once and for all.

DNA bridge.

Jason — Tue, 07 Mar 2006 06:05:55 +0000

Singapore to build a bridge in the double-helix shape of DNA.

Bio-molecular computer.

Jason — Sat, 25 Feb 2006 04:03:34 +0000

Researchers have built a computer that performs calculations using enzymes.