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How An Altered Strand Of DNA Can Cause Malaria-Spreading Mosquitoes To Self-Destruct

Jul 28, 2021
For the first time, scientists have shown that a new kind of genetic engineering can crash populations of malaria-spreading mosquitoes.
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Shots - Health News
The genetic variation Chinese scientist He Jiankui was trying to re-create when he edited twin girls' DNA may be more harmful than helpful to health overall, a new study says.

2 Chinese Babies With Edited Genes May Face Higher Risk Of Premature Death

Jun 03, 2019
Analysis of DNA from more than 400,000 people in the U.K. suggests a genetic modification that protects against HIV may actually increase the overall risk of premature death.
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The Salt
Genetically modified foods, like these apples, are widely considered by scientists to be safe.

People Strongly Against GMOs Had Shakier Understanding Of Food Science, Study Finds

Jan 26, 2019
GMO opponents say they want more rigorous testing by the FDA. But the study reinforces the idea that people may be reticent to learn facts they find morally upsetting, says one of the researchers.
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The Salt
The European Court of Justice ruled this week that genetic engineering methods - such as the use of certain applications of the gene cutter CRISPR - should be regulated as genetically engineered foods.

Europe Deals A Blow To CRISPR Technology, U.S. Approves 'Bleeding' Veggie Burger

Aug 04, 2018
A European court tightens rules on genetically engineered foods while the U.S. approves a "bleeding" veggie burger that relies on gene editing, sending mixed messages to the industry and consumers.
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The Salt
Some beer makers are excited about the possibility of using modified yeast to flavor beer instead of hops, which require a lot of water to grow.

GMO Yeast Mimics Flavors Of Hops, But Will Craft Brewers Bite?

Apr 04, 2018
Some beer-brewing scientists have developed a genetically modified yeast that produces the same hoppy aromas and flavors beer drinkers like, without the hops. But some craft brewers are skeptical.
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13.7: Cosmos And Culture

Altering A Species: Darwin's Shopping List

Jan 15, 2018
Few scientific discoveries have caused as much excitement as that of editing our genes; yet we owe some of the most stunning wonders around us to old-fashioned breeding practices, says Jimena Canales.
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Shots - Health News
A panel of experts has recommended that the Food and Drug Administration approve a treatment developed by Spark Therapeutics for a rare form of blindness.

FDA Panel Endorses Gene Therapy For A Form Of Childhood Blindness

Oct 12, 2017
After many setbacks for genetic therapies, advisers to the Food and Drug Administration recommended approval of the first gene treatment for an inherited form of blindness.
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The Salt
The destructive diamondback moth has spread across the world and mutated to become immune to each new chemical pesticide designed to slay it.

Scientists Try To Fight Crop Damage With An Invasive Moth's Own DNA

Aug 28, 2017
The diamondback moth attacks cabbage, broccoli and cauliflower, costing farmers billions of dollars every year. But will these lab-bred insects inherit the same stigma as genetically modified crops?
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The Salt
A new disclosure statement on a package of peanut M&Ms candy notes they are "partially produced with genetic engineering."

Senators Reach Deal On National GMO Labeling Bill

Jun 23, 2016
The new bill would require companies to disclose genetically modified ingredients in food products. But critics dislike that this information does not have to appear directly on the food label.
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Shots - Health News
Anthony James, one of the scientists who used gene drive technology to create mosquitoes with a gene to block malaria, holds up a vial of the genetically modified mosquitoes.

New Genetic Engineering Method Called Promising — And Perilous

Jun 08, 2016
A technology known as a gene drive might be deployed to re-engineer species and stop diseases like malaria. But a scientific advisory panel says research and use should proceed with great caution.
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