Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters around the world Sign up for our free Morning Headlines email Food manufacturers have recalled sandwiches, wraps and salads sold in several major supermarkets over concerns they are linked to a serious outbreak of E.coli. More than 200 cases of the infection have been … Read more
Researchers at the Broad Institute have improved gene editing to efficiently insert entire genes into human cells, offering potential for single-gene therapies for diseases such as cystic fibrosis. This method combines prime editing with new enzymes to improve editing efficiency, potentially revolutionizing gene therapy. The gene editing technique uses primary editors and advanced enzymes known … Read more
Researchers have mapped the entire X and Y chromosomes of several great ape species, revealing significant evolutionary variations, especially in the rapidly evolving Y chromosome. This study, which highlights both stable and dynamic genomic regions, provides new insights into primate and human evolution, as well as the conservation of these endangered species. Credit: SciTechDaily.com Complete … Read more
Google has been working on the Fitbit Ace LTE for the past two to three years, and it shows. In my brief use of the Fitbit-branded Wear OS device, what strikes me most – as someone outside the intended child/parent audience – is how much of an end-to-end experience it offers. From the basic podcast … Read more