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.....»»
Ostriches can adapt to heat or cold, but not both
The ostrich is genetically wired to adapt to rising or falling temperatures. However, when the temperature fluctuates more often, as it does with climate change, the flightless bird with a 40-gram brain finds it much more difficult......»»
This Tick Can Make You Allergic to Meat, and It"s Spreading
Work on genetically modified pigs might provide a solution to the strange illness -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com.....»»
Scientists Create Tomatoes Genetically Edited To Bolster Vitamin D Levels
An anonymous reader quotes a report from The Guardian: Scientists have created genetically edited tomatoes, each containing as much provitamin D3 -- the precursor to vitamin D -- as two eggs or a tablespoon of tuna. Outdoor field trials of the tomato.....»»
The sci-fi technology tackling malarial mosquitos
Gene drive development makes a genetically modified gene that spreads widely within populations......»»
Scientists Research An Even More Powerful Technique for Genetically-Modifying Mosquitos
The BBC reports on "the next generation of genetic modification technology" — which goes beyond simply introducing a "lab-tweaked gene" into an organism. Instead it introduces a "gene drive" — a lab-tweaked gene "that targets and removes.....»»
As hurricane season approaches, experts say to beware of more rapidly intensifying storms
Maggie and Mike McKinney, their pets and a friend sought refuge in a bathroom of their home in Florida's Panhandle on Oct. 10, 2018 with three shot glasses and a bottle of Jameson Irish whiskey......»»
We tried the Fable Pets dog crate, and it"s as good as it looks
Over the last two years, products from direct-to-consumer pet gear brand Fable have been in high demand. As the pandemic puppy boom surged, Fable's flagship product — the minimal, aesthetically-pleasing dog crate — has become an internet.....»»
New DC League of Super-Pets trailer reveals the real villain
When Superman and the Justice League are taken out by a new foe, Krypto and his new League of Super-Pets must step up and save the day......»»
How smart is too smart for your pets?
Smart pet tech can do incredible things -- but is it actually healthy for our pets? Here's what we think about the relationships between tech, owners, and pets......»»
9 of the best air purifiers to deal with pets, pollen, and pollution
We know taking deep breaths is calming and all, and we don't want to freak you out — but those big gulps of untreated air can contain a lot of harmful contaminants and irritants.For one thing, pollen season is getting worse every year.....»»
Home sweet home: Research shows pet cats rarely stray far
The domestic cat is one of our most popular pets. In Norway alone, 5.4 million people own approximately 770,000 cats. But where do our four-legged friends go? The cat wants to go outside, you open the door, it leaves and disappears. After a while it.....»»
Dingoes aren"t just feral dogs, says study
Dingoes might look like regular mutts, but in fact they're genetically in between wolves and dogs, according to a new study published Friday in Science Advances......»»
How often should you use your robot mop
We break down how often you should mop your floors with your new robot mop, especially if you have pets or children......»»
The plan to release genetically engineered mosquitoes in California
In the mosquito breeding rooms of British biotech company Oxitec, scientists line up fresh eggs, each the size of a grain of salt. Using microscopic needles, the white-coated researchers inject each egg with a dab of a proprietary synthetic DNA......»»
Celebrate National Pet Day with these deals for pets and pet parents
Celebrate your pets today and every day with products that can improve their wellbeing. That could be anything from a toy that keeps them active to a DNA test kit that helps you understand their health needs or personality better. For a limited.....»»
The interactive Cheerble cat board game is on sale for $30 off
TL;DR: As of April 11, the Cheerble Board Game All-in-One Interactive Toy for Cats is on sale for just $48 with the code CHEERBLE30. That'll get you 38% off its usual price of $78.We love our pets every day, but there's no better way to celebrate tha.....»»
In California, an Army of Genetically Engineered Mosquitoes Awaits Release
The U.S. government recently gave California approval to release millions of genetically engineered mosquitoes bred by British biotech company Oxitec, reports the Los Angeles Times: Oxitec, a private company, says its genetically modified bugs could.....»»
A population Hub out of Africa explains East Asian lineages in Europe 45,000 years ago
The ancient human remains unearthed in the Bacho Kiro cave (in present-day Bulgaria) and recently genetically described were surprisingly reported to be more closely related to contemporary East Asians than contemporary Europeans. Several scenarios w.....»»
After a $625 million hack, the party must go on
Earlier in the day, Axie Infinity, the play-to-earn crypto game in which players collect digital pets, had announced that the Ronin Network was the victim of a hack of $625 million — a monumental amount, even in the era of mega crypto heists......»»
Treating pets for cancer can revolutionize care for humans
Our animal companions bring us joy and love us unconditionally. There is no question that our pet dogs and cats play an important role in our lives as companions......»»