Animal world
Scientists inject Chinese alligator genes into American catfish to create 'super fish'
But what special abilities do these super fish have?
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Biology
Are genetically modified foods really scary?
All over the world, people regularly produce genetically modified soybeans, corn, cotton, alfalfa, canola, apples, papayas, potatoes, summer squash, and sugar beets.
Biology
What is gene technology?
If the 21st century is considered an era of biotechnology, gene technology is a new 'superstar'.
Health
The Y chromosome is slowly degenerating
So far, we have always attributed the Y chromosome to the symbol of masculinity. But it turns out this type of chromosome is not as strong and durable as we imagined.
Biology
Genetically modified plants can clean up polluted air
A rabbit gene has been introduced into conventional indoor plants, giving them the power to filter harmful air pollution.
Discover science
Can I create hybrid animals?
Modern science has been able to create human-animal embryos, and a hybrid biology project like in Greek mythology is being carefully considered.
Animal world
Chickens produce green eggs thanks to genetic engineering
Scientists from the University of Nottingham used genetic engineering to green egg birds. These eggs are not only beautiful but also delicious and cleaner than tradition…
Scientific application
Another generation, Africa can support itself
The Conference of African Countries on Food Situation said that in about a generation, Africa could feed itself and become a major exporter of agricultural products than…
Medicine - Health
Editing genes can lose geniuses
It is possible that advances in genetics not only help humans eliminate diseases like cancer or schizophrenia, but also take away geniuses such as Stephen Hawking.
Medicine - Health
Humans will be able to use pig heart instead of human heart thanks to this genetic technique
Last November, scientists presented the progress of this idea in a workshop at the National Institutes of Health and Health Research (Maryland).
Medicine - Health
A way to control genetically modified organisms has been found
Scientists have used an extreme gene manipulation technique to create bacteria that will die if they escape human control.
Medicine - Health
New method: Remove memories by light
The researchers were able to erase the memory in mice with a beam of light in an attempt to discover how memory was recorded and thereby find ways to control them.
Medicine - Health
Debate about children created by three people
UK public health and bioethics experts are openly discussing the techniques of giving birth to a mother and two children to prevent the risk of mother-to-child transmiss…