Instagrammers Are Genetically Replicating Their Pets
An anonymous reader shares a report: [...] Together, these furry duplicates are normalizing the world of animal cloning -- and they could be ushering in an era of petfluencer immortality. "Someone could clone their pet and replace the original. The w.....»»
How to protect your pets from wildfire smoke
The U.S. Northeast is currently smothered in smoke, as Canadian wildfires rage in what may be its worst fire year yet. This has sent air quality plummeting, with residents donning N95 masks and staying indoors in order to reduce how much of the dange.....»»
How cats and dogs affect the climate—and what you can do about it
According to Patrick Hanson, the CEO of Luxaviation, a Luxembourg-based luxury airline firm, having pets can be just as polluting as traveling by private jet. In defense of his own industry, he declared recently that one of his company's customers pr.....»»
Study shows more mutations likely with genetically engineered synthetic DNA
Unlocking the potential of laboratory-crafted DNA, known as synthetic DNA, holds the key to groundbreaking advancements across multiple domains, according to quantum biologists from the University of Surrey......»»
Study shows accuracy of genetically based disease predictions varies from individual to individual
Polygenic scores—estimates of an individual's predisposition for complex traits and diseases—hold promise for identifying patients at risk of disease and guiding early, personalized treatments, but UCLA experts found the scores fail to account fo.....»»
Confirming the safety of genetically edited allergen-free eggs
Researchers have developed a chicken egg that may be safe for people with egg white allergies. Chicken egg allergies are one of the most common allergies in children. Though most children outgrow this allergy by age 16, some will still have an egg al.....»»
Threatened turtle relocation project demonstrates importance of micro-climate conditions
One of the world's first attempts to relocate an animal species threatened by climate change—Western Australia's critically endangered Western Swamp Turtle—has delivered early findings about the importance of replicating the natural micro-climate.....»»
Your Dog Is a Secret Weapon in the Fight Against Cancer
Every year, thousands of pets develop tumors very similar to those found in people. Find drugs that work for canines, and human treatments should follow......»»
Study finds the brains of modern dog breeds are larger than those of ancient breeds
Modern dog breeds that are genetically more distant from wolves have a relatively larger brain size compared to ancient breeds that are thousands of years old, according to the findings of Hungarian and Swedish researchers. The increase in brain size.....»»
What"s the latest on GMOs and gene-edited foods—and what are the concerns? An expert explains
Advances in genetic engineering have given rise to an era of foods—including genetically modified organisms (GMOs) and gene-edited foods—that promise to revolutionize the way we eat......»»
Researchers generate cattle blastoids in lab to aid farm animal reproduction
UT Southwestern Medical Center stem cell and developmental biologists and colleagues have developed a method to produce bovine blastoids, a crucial step in replicating embryo formation in the lab that could lead to the development of new reproductive.....»»
ChatGPT-powered Chatty Cat app for Mac brings AI to pets
Unlike other ChatGPT-powered apps or extensions, Chatty Cat brings six different pets to interact with you throughout the day. According to developer Ben Harraway, these … The post ChatGPT-powered Chatty Cat app for Mac brings AI to pets appear.....»»
Sophisticated gene memory: Researchers develop new method to genetically compare hundreds of animal species
Thanks to great technological advances, the genetic material of living beings can now be sequenced at a rapid rate. Comparisons of genomes, whether of closely related or completely different species, reveal particularly interesting findings. In this.....»»
Researchers devise genetically encoded DNA origami for targeted and precise gene therapy in vivo
As genetic information carriers, nucleic acid molecules have been developed as gene therapeutic drugs. On the basis of complementary base pairing, nucleic acid can not only encode functional genes, but also precisely self-assemble into nanostructures.....»»
Give roundworms some weed and they’ll get the munchies, study finds
Work could further our understanding of endocannabinoid system, help drug development. Enlarge / Image of worm that is genetically engineered so that certain neurons and muscles are fluorescent. Green dots are neurons that respo.....»»
Guliguli Dog Treat Camera Review: Too glitchy to be worth the price
Leaving your pets alone can be nerve-racking. The Guliguli Dog Treat Camera is here to ease that anxiety and give you an easy way to check on your pet — if it worked well.The robot is a camera on wheels. You control it like an RC car, which can be.....»»
Genetically Modified Houseplants Are Coming to Clean Your Air
Neoplants says its pothos has superior purification properties—but you’ll still need a lot of them to get the job done......»»
Engineered E. coli delivers therapeutic nanobodies to the gut
Humans are colonized with thousands of bacterial strains. Researchers are now focused on genetically modifying such bacteria to enhance their intrinsic therapeutic properties......»»
With E3 2023 gone, other gaming events need to step up
There are some things that the events happening in lieu of E3 2023 aren't replicating but need to in the future......»»
Researchers: A shortage of native seeds is slowing land restoration across the US
Spring is planting time for home gardeners, landscapers and public works agencies across the U.S. And there's rising demand for native plants—species that are genetically adapted to the specific regions where they are used......»»
The U.S. government is now using AirTag trackers to spy on packages
Apple launched the AirTag to help track your bag or keep an eye on pets. Law enforcement agencies are now using it to clamp down on drug operations......»»