DNA Reveals NZ Whale Specimen as the Rare Spade-Toothed Whale
A pair of whales that died after washing ashore in NZ turn out to be the world’s rarest whale, the spade-toothed whale. Although it looks similar to the Gray’s beaked whale,…
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Scientists Encourage Genetic Data Sharing
Robert Cook-Deegan (Duke University, Durham, North Carolina, USA) and colleagues explain that whole genome analysis has the potential to significantly improve medical care if utilized correctly, but say that interpreting…
Global Gender Gap Report 2012: The Best And Worst Countries For Women
Excerpt: “Gender equality has been more of a national focus than usual in the United States over the past few months, thanks to the 2012 presidential election. But how does…
Belinda Martineau: A Scientist Says Yes On Prop 37 To Label Genetically Engineered Food
Dr. Belinda Martineau is the Principal Editor at the UC Davis Genome Center. In an excerpt from the article, Martineau states: “Once scientists have told the truth, warts and all (and genetic…
Geneticists Breach Ethical Taboo By Changing Genes Across Generations
Geneticists from Oregon Health & Science University in Portland reported Wednesday(10/24) that they had crossed a threshold long considered off-limits: They have made changes in human DNA that can be…
California Boy Ordered To Transfer Schools For Carrying Cystic Fibrosis Gene
Excerpt: Colman Chadam, an 11-year-old California boy, has been ordered to transfer from his current school to another one miles away because of his genetic makeup. Now, his parents are…