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Best Gifts for Biology Majors And Students
Ahh…Yes. Biology. The science of life. The name biology is derived from the Greek words “bios” which means life and “logos” which means study. For most biology majors, their life is dedicated to studying. Therefore, when an occasion arises, make sure you give them a treat they will appreciate. If you are looking for some …
the ODIN DIY CRISPR Kit | A Review
The ODIN DIY CRISPR Kit is one product that molecular biology and gene engineering amateurs and experts would want to get their hands on. This kit is heaven-sent for those who are curious about the whole CRISPR thing. The revolutionary genetic engineering biohacking technique is now in a handy tabletop laboratory kit with everything you need …
Genetic Editing: The Pros And Cons
Genetic editing or the CRISPR gene-editing method, has raised many controversies since it is currently the most promising technique in health care. Genetically modifying human embryos to eliminate disease-causing genes, should this be allowed? Let’s find out. Arguments for and Against Genetic Editing In February 2016, the second trial involving genetic editing of the human embryo …
The Future Of CRISPR-Cas9
Genome editing, which is also called gene editing, includes technologies that have made it possible for scientists to alter an organism’s DNA. By the use of gene editing, genetic material can be added, replaced, or removed at particular locations in the genome. Several approaches to gene editing have been developed. One of them is known …
Hacking Darwin Author: We Need To Teach Gene Editing
A look at the views of Jamie Metzl, author of Hacking Darwin, as the world awaits news on gene editing, CRISPR, and other future technologies. The author encourages readers to think about the future of gene editing. Genetics revolution has slowly been making transformations in the world we live in and though we look at …
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Choosing The Right DNA Kit For you
At one point in time or another, you may become curious about your ancestry, or someone else’s. Just like over 26 million other people all over the world, you might decide to give DNA testing a try. Thanks to modern technology, the at-home DNA kit has become affordable and easy-to-use. Although there are limits to …