Genetics
Chronological Clues to Life’s Early History Lurk in Gene Transfers
To date the branches on the evolutionary tree of life, researchers are looking at horizontal gene transfers among ancient microorganisms, which once seemed only to muddle the record.
It’s Time to Make Human-Chimp Hybrids
The humanzee is both scientifically possible and morally defensible.
Tissue Engineers Hack Life’s Code for 3-D Folded Shapes
Mechanical tension between tethered cells cues developing tissues to fold. Researchers can now program synthetic tissue to make coils, cubes and rippling plates.
You’re Descended from Royalty and So Is Everybody Else
Anybody you can name from ancient history is in your family tree.
New Model Warns About CRISPR Gene Drives in the Wild
Models show that evolving resistance won't stop aggressive standard gene drives from spreading.
Frankenstein in the Age of CRISPR-Cas9
Despite the awesome progress of science, we will never be free from the circular discussions of who we are.
