Topic: DNA

ScientiFix, a summary of the top global science stories of the week, with links to the best sources to read them.

Concerns remain about the safety of disrupting or repairing defective genes, but experts say they are not a 'show-stopper'

It temporarily blocks the messages carried by defective genes that cause a deadly disease, and opens the door for more therapies.

Synthetic biology can be a more rational alternative to grow crops on Red Planet.

Forensic experts say DNA test is a process where a biological sample can be fully or partially destroyed.

Biotechnologies like Crispr have the possibilities of dangerous applications which might turn our biological machinery against us. 

The DNA regulation bill will allow law enforcement agencies to collect DNA samples to create “DNA profiles” and “special databanks”.

CancerSEEK can indicate the presence of ovarian, liver, stomach, pancreatic, oesophageal, bowel, lung or breast cancers.

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