Genetics News

Tutu part Bushman, DNA shows

Researchers have sequenced the entire genetic material of Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu as part of a study aimed at shedding light on the genetic make-up of southern Africans.

Cheap, fast gene-test method

British scientists say they have developed a way of pinpointing variations in a person's genetic code using a chemical test on saliva.

Gene could prevent blindness

Scientists have uncovered a new gene that could help save the sight of patients with a type of inherited blindness.

Weed will help feed the world

A weed native to the Mediterranean and Middle East and viewed by gardeners in some countries as an invasive pest could hold the secret to boosting yields of cereals and biofuels.

Re-growth of human limbs possible

Research in salamanders is lighting the way to human limb regeneration, scientists say.

Organ cloning routine by 2020?

It may still seem to be in the realm of science fiction, but nearly half of Americans believe cloning organs will be routine by 2020, according to a new poll.

Stem cells from umbilical cord

Stem cells that could one day provide therapeutic options for muscle and bone disorders can be easily harvested from the tissue of the umbilical cord.

Genes: moms gift, dad's burden

Will a gene bring healthful blessings or the curse of disease? It may depend on whether it is inherited from mom or dad, researchers reported on Wednesday.

New giant virus discovered

Scientists in France have isolated a new giant virus that lurks inside amoeba and whose gene pool includes genetic material from other species.

Stem cell lines approved for US

Thirteen stem cell lines have been added to the pool that scientists can use for taxpayer-funded research, and many more such lines will soon be made available.

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