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.....»»
Experts from 14 nations discuss global gene drive project registry
Advances in gene editing technologies are allowing for the development of potential new strategies for vector-borne disease control, pest management and conservation by genetically modifying organisms in a laboratory. These breakthroughs, including g.....»»
Experts urge caution over biotech that can wipe out insect pests
Dozens of scientists, experts and campaigners called for a ban on the release of genetically-edited organisms into the wild, in a statement Friday warning of potentially severe risks to the world's pollinators......»»
Cats now have an FDA-approved pill to treat their diabetes
Owners whose cats have diabetes now have a new option to care for the condition in their otherwise healthy pets......»»
Call to protect Australian tenants with pets
With the national squeeze in rental accommodation, Flinders University researchers say it's more important than ever that the South Australian Parliament legislate to uphold the rights of tenants with pets......»»
Veterinarian offers tips to prevent holiday weight gain in pets
The holiday season is filled with hearty, delicious food, visiting with friends and family, decreased physical activity, busy schedules and weight gain. According to a Kansas State University veterinarian, it is also a time for our family pets to gai.....»»
Turns Out Fighting Mosquitoes With Mosquitoes Actually Works
New evidence indicates that an effort to stamp out disease-carrying insects is working. The key? Mosquitoes genetically engineered to kill off their own kind......»»
Science misinformation on GMOs reaches quarter of a billion people, study finds
Over a two-year period, science misinformation about genetically modified crops and foods reached a potential global readership of over a quarter of a billion people, according to a new study published in GM Crops & Food by the Alliance for Science,.....»»
Researcher shows how a common fungus eliminates toxic mercury from soil and water
A University of Maryland researcher and colleagues found that the fungus Metarhizium robertsii removes mercury from the soil around plant roots, and from fresh and saltwater. The researchers also genetically engineered the fungus to amplify its mercu.....»»
GMO skeptics still distrust big agriculture"s climate pitch
As a changing climate intensifies extreme weather, agricultural multinationals are hyping the ability of genetically modified crops to boost yields when facing drought, heat or even heavy rainfall......»»
Turtles in demand as pets, leading to a spike in poaching
Swimming in two plastic bins inside a brightly lit and sterile quarantine room at a Rhode Island zoo, 16 quarter-sized turtle hatchlings represent a growing worry for conservationist Lou Perrotti......»»
Fearful cats also express other problematic behavior, making socialization important at early stages of life
Cats are popular pets. At times, their aggression towards humans and other problematic behavior poses challenges to our co-existence with them and can even result in giving up the pet. The causes underlying problematic behavior can be varied, and the.....»»
Amazon Alexa can play music to calm your pets when the fireworks start
We're all ears for this new piece of music for cats (and dogs) from Amazon. In fact, it sounds pretty puuuurfect.....»»
Can cats at a crime scene help find key DNA evidence?
Pets at a crime scene may be helpful in gathering key evidence but rarely are they considered for their role in human DNA transfer......»»
Government regulation and information presentation may determine palatability of the concept of gene-edited food
Does the term "genetically edited food" sound appetizing, or does it inspire skepticism about what is on the table? The answer could be dependent on if you live in a country that strictly regulates genetically edited food and on the way the informati.....»»
Their mission: Warning future humanity about buried nuclear waste
A landmark with black spikes? A genetically modified blue forest? Or a document in an archive that somebody stumbles across? How can we warn humanity and other living organisms in 100,000 years of dangerous nuclear waste? These are questions that res.....»»
Build and code a digital pet like your beloved old Tamagotchi with this STEM project
TL;DR: As of Oct. 17, you can get the CircuitPet Handheld Virtual Pet for just $109.99 instead of $119.99 — that's a 8% discount.Missing your old Tamagotchi? What if you could rekindle your vintage love of handheld digital pets while learning a.....»»
Roku’s new lights, doorbells, and switches are TV-centered (and very familiar)
Roku offers control of your cams, lights, and switches from your biggest screen. Roku's cameras can (like Wyze) alert you to certain specific things, like people and pets, when they appear on your camera. The alerts appear on a new pho.....»»
"Astonishing": Global demand for exotic pets is driving a massive trade in unprotected wildlife
Global demand for exotic pets is increasing, a trend partly caused by social media and a shift from physical pet stores to online marketplaces......»»
The Roomba e6 robot vacuum just got a sweet discount at Walmart
While robot vacuums are expensive, this mid-range Roomba is going for just over $200 and is excellent for pets, carpets, and hardwood floors......»»
A bold effort to cure HIV—using Crispr
Key is whether the gene-editing technology can stop the virus from replicating. Enlarge / A 3D illustration of the HIV virus. (credit: Westend61 / Getty) In July, an HIV-positive man became the first volunteer in a clinical tr.....»»