Uptake of DNA fragments from dying cells could redefine mammalian evolution and genomics

For decades, scientists have known that bacteria can exchange genetic material, in a process called horizontal gene transfer.
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Scientists Extracted DNA From the Dirt to Learn More About the 19,000-Year-Old ‘Red Lady’

Gear-obsessed editors choose every product we review. We may earn commission if you buy from a link. Why Trust Us? First discovered in 2010, the ‘Red Lady of El Mirón’ is an ochre-coated skeleton that ...
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Caltech Researchers Build First DNA Neural Network That Can Learn

In a study published in Nature (September 3), Lulu Qian , professor of bioengineering, and her student Kevin Cherry (PhD '24) ...
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Shining a light on DNA: A rapid, ultra-sensitive, PCR-free detection method

Researchers have developed a light-induced DNA detection method that enables rapid, PCR-free genetic analysis. Their technique offers ultra-sensitive mutation detection in just five minutes, reducing ...