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.....»»
Genetically increasing wheat yield potential for food security
The disruptions in global trading markets resulting from the war in Ukraine, among other causes, have focused public attention on the issue of securing a sufficient supply of high-quality foods for the global population. Researchers at the Technical.....»»
Genetically engineered rice needs less fertilizer, makes more food
The change coupled enhanced photosynthesis with improved nitrogen use. Enlarge / A terraced rice field in Vietnam. (credit: Getty Images) Nitrogen fertilizer is made from natural gas. Extracting and burning natural gas is harm.....»»
The central core clock machinery drives the majority of metabolic rhythms
Life on earth is based on recurring 24-hour environmental cycles that are genetically encoded as molecular clocks active in all mammalian organs. Communication between these clocks can control circadian homeostasis. Temporal coordination of metabolis.....»»
This essential for dog owners keeps pets company while you’re out
If you’re someone who has the privilege of owning a dog, you know that it’s not all fun and games. While your dog may give you endless joy and a sense of purpose, it’s still a living, breathing creature that needs to be taken care o.....»»
Researchers Believe Alzheimer’s Could Be Genetically Linked to Gut Health
Data from several Alzheimer’s disease and gastrointestinal disorder studies appear to suggest the conditions are genetically correlated. The post Researchers Believe Alzheimer’s Could Be Genetically Linked to G.....»»
A history of rye: How early farmers made plants genetically less flexible
Over the course of many thousands of years, humans turned rye into a cultivated plant. In doing so, they have considerably limited its genetic flexibility. Today, wild rye not only has a more diverse genetic make-up, it is able to recombine this more.....»»
Genetically Engineered Pig Hearts Transplanted Into Dead People
An anonymous reader quotes a report from The Verge: Researchers successfully transplanted genetically modified pig hearts into two recently deceased people connected to ventilators, the New York University team announced today. The surgeries are the.....»»
7 unique ways to use AirTag (safely)
Apple’s are coin-shaped item trackers that integrate with the Find My network. We already know about many common ways to use the tracker – pets, luggage, wallets, purses, and more. There are a slew of use cases, though, that we had never even t.....»»
First experimental evidence supporting Hamilton"s rule regarding kin selection in economic decision-making
Hamilton's rule—the mathematical relation quantifying the idea that genetically related subjects are more likely to help each other, even at the expense of their own survival—has been observed in many animal species, but it had yet to be tested i.....»»
Genetically-enhanced biocontrols could help fight large invasive mammals
Invasive alien mammals can have catastrophic impacts on native flora and fauna, causing species extinctions and driving profound environmental change. Classical control methods such as poison baiting, trapping, or hunting are currently not feasible o.....»»
Long hop from Nicaragua to US for frogs and spiders sold as "pets"
With great care, Yesenia Talavera transfers a tiny frog from a plant, where it was sleeping, to a plastic container with breathing holes, a moist sponge, and some room to jump......»»
Dogs given their own treat-dispensing game console
Plugging into a television, Go Dogo rewards pets that successfully follow commands......»»
Pig Heart Transplant Failure: Doctors Detail Everything That Went Wrong
An anonymous reader quotes a report from Ars Technica: Earlier this year, news broke of the first experimental xenotransplantation: A human patient with heart disease received a heart from a pig that had been genetically engineered to avoid rejection.....»»
Gene interaction that contributes to rice heat tolerance identified
Rice is one of the most important staple crops, on which more than half of the world's population depends. But as temperatures rise and extreme weather events increase, rice is becoming more vulnerable. Genetically modified strains can withstand some.....»»
El Salvador"s Bitcoin pet hospital
The Chivo Pets animal hospital, which opened in El Salvador in February, provides whatever care an animal needs for just 25 cents - as long as payment is made with a Bitcoin app......»»
Genetically modified corn found to not damage non-target organisms
The largest, highest quality analysis of data ever conducted reveals that genetically modified Bt corn has little impact on nontarget insects and other organisms, especially compared to growing conventional corn. This study was published today in Env.....»»
Toyota taps radar to stop child deaths in hot cars
Cabin Awareness, developed by Toyota subsidiary Toyota Connected, uses advanced radar capable of detecting micromovements to ensure that passengers or pets aren't left unattended in a vehicle. The concept is being tested with an autonomous drivi.....»»
Futile veterinary care is widespread, study finds
When faced with terminal illness in their pets, some owners would do anything to prolong their lives......»»
Troubleshooting a noisy Roomba: 6 fixes to keep your bot quiet
Is your Roomba making loud noises while it works? That's annoying when you want some quiet, and it can scare pets: Here's how to keep your robot vacuum silent......»»
"A parrot as a pet is like a toddler who never grows up": Suitability of endangered parrots as pets
"Say 'Polly wants a cracker!'" This classic catchphrase is actually quite an insult to the birds who are among the most intelligent creatures on Earth. One particularly famous example was Harvard-based African gray parrot Alex, who not only developed.....»»