Genetics

RNA editing

Using human genome, scientists build CRISPR for RNA to open pathways for medicine

Siberian hamsters

Siberian hamsters lose half their weight each winter. Scientists sequenced their DNA to find out how.

Thomas Nagylaki

Thomas Nagylaki, geneticist and ‘quintessential’ UChicagoan, 1944-2019

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This eel-like animal can regrow a severed spinal cord—twice

Emperor penguins

Do colder temperatures affect lifespan? Depends on genetics

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Adaptation to starchy diet, high altitudes helped ancient settlers survive

Elephants rarely get cancer. Here's why this matters to humans

Elephants rarely get cancer. Here's why this matters to humans


Elephants

‘Zombie’ gene protects elephants against cancer

Staggering prices slow insurers' coverage of blood cancer therapy

Staggering prices slow insurers' coverage of blood cancer therapy


Genetic Testing Could Help Find The Perfect Prescription


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