Genetics News

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.

Sperm key to longer life

Genes in sperm may determine why female mammals live longer than males, according to a new Japanese study.

Cloned cows on the menu

The use of cloned animals on farms is growing in popularity, and many claim that this breeding technology is at the forefront of a new era in animal agriculture.

Why chimps can't talk

Why can humans talk and chimps cannot? Researchers said they have another clue and it lies not simply in the genetic code, but in how the genes function.

'Boep' may be in the genes

New research sheds light on the possible link between the genes you inherit and the size of your belly.