长期以来，我们习惯于将基因组比作一本厚重的“生命天书”。过去的几十年，研究人员的主要工作是“阅读”，通过测序技术解读其中的碱基排列；后来，CRISPR ...

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A new CRISPR approach can control genes without cutting DNA, opening a safer path for treating genetic diseases. A newly ...

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Mount Sinai scientists developed V2P, a powerful new AI tool that predicts how specific DNA mutations translate into disease, unlocking faster diagnoses and new targets for therapy.

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DNA testing and genealogy companies are stepping up user account security by mandating the use of two-factor authentication, following the theft of millions of user records from DNA genetic testing ...

Earlier this month, state police in Connecticut held a “DNA drive” in an effort to help identify human remains found in the state. Family members of missing people were invited to submit DNA samples ...