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A person’s genes play a far greater role in likely lifespan than previously thought, according to a major new study published ...

A research team has developed the "SUPER (Synthetic Upcycling Platform for Engineering Regulators)" platform, which dramatically enhances the performance and stability of gene regulatory devices. This ...

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Termites did not evolve complex societies by adding new genetic features. Instead, scientists found that they became more ...

The Gates Foundation denies links to a rise in genetically modified mosquitoes in Kenya, sparking debate over gene drive ...

A groundbreaking study suggests that our genes may play a much larger role in our expiration date than we ever imagined.