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Bump in Genetic Mutations

Hildemar
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A recent report published in Nature magazine warns of the sudden rush of mutations amongst us, with an increase in mutations over the last 5,000 years. (more)

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The Bio-Net

Jeffrey Fish
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Scientists have modified a harmless virus, enabling it to transmit messages from one cell to another. (more)

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X-Men and Women

Nathaniel Page
dnathmb.jpgAre you a mutant? British researchers have discovered that your genetic code contains 60 random variations from those of your parents. (more)
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DNA Can Dance

Chris Kaplan
2356338050_8a77cd8609_zthumb.jpgScientists have discovered that DNA can change out of its traditional structure into a variety of shapes. (more)
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DNA Hijackers

Chris Kaplan
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Scientists have confirmed that viruses that invaded the human genome millions of years ago and altered our ancestral DNA. (more)

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Cheap and EZ DNA

Chris Kaplan
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A new technique has enabled the creation of a scanner that can analyze very small scale sequences of DNA, quickly and inexpensively. (more)

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Growing Vision

Chris Kaplan
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A breakthrough in stem cell research restores sight to the blind. (more)

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Trademarked Genes

Chris Kaplan
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A lawsuit is in process against the patent holders of genes that are known to detect early signs of breast and ovarian cancer. (more)

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Let A Hundred Futures Bloom: A "Both/And" Survey Of Transhumanist Speculation

Michael Garfield
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When I am in the mood for some armchair futurism, I like to remember the old Chinese adage: “Let a hundred flowers bloom.” Why do we think it will be one way or the other? The future arrives by many roads.  Courtesy of some of science fiction’s finest speculative minds, here are a few of my favorites.  (more)

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