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- PTSD and Gene Kelly’s Lost Wartime Star Turn (2013) https://circulatingnow.nlm.nih.gov/2013/09/25/ptsd-and-gene-kellys-lost-wartime-star-turn/ 3 comments
- We are not nearly as determined by our genes as once thought http://nautil.us/issue/68/context/its-the-end-of-the-gene-as-we-know-it 33 comments
- Genes that separate humans from fruit flies found https://phys.org/news/2017-09-genes-humans-fruit-flies.html 2 comments
- Three people were gene-edited in an effort to cure their HIV. The result is unknown. https://www.technologyreview.com/2023/10/25/1082306/gene-editing-crispr-hiv-experiment/ 31 comments technology
- Landmark CRISPR trial shows promise against deadly disease. The study is the first to suggest that administering a gene-editing treatment directly into the body could be a safe and effective treatment. https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-021-01776-4?amp%3Butm_campaign=nature&%3Butm_medium=social 6 comments science
- Scientists: World still isn't ready for gene-edited babies https://apnews.com/0be63430c5914f09a124b968c844d994 17 comments worldnews
- CRISPR gene-editing tested in a person for the first time (Biology) http://www.nature.com/news/crispr-gene-editing-tested-in-a-person-for-the-first-time-1.20988 30 comments science
- [Gene Steratore] No matter what you do, owning up and taking accountability is how you get better. My interpretation of the play in #GBvsDEN was incorrect. I overthought it and just missed it. As a ref (whether grade school or pro), you learn the most from the <5% of calls that you miss. https://twitter.com/GeneSteratore/status/1716803202266399113 249 comments nfl
- Penn employees allege ‘dysfunctional, toxic workplace’ in Gene Therapy Program http://www.thedp.com/article/2021/11/penn-gene-therapy-program-toxic-workplace-jim-wilson-accusations-abuse 2 comments futurology
- Study Reveals How a Longevity Gene Protects Brain Stem Cells From Stress https://news.weill.cornell.edu/news/2021/02/study-reveals-how-a-longevity-gene-protects-brain-stem-cells-from-stress 2 comments science
- Sperm from older rats passes on fewer active genes to offspring because of epigenetic changes https://theconversation.com/sperm-from-older-rats-passes-on-fewer-active-genes-to-offspring-because-of-epigenetic-changes-155807 6 comments science
- Neandertal genes in people today may raise risk of severe COVID-19 https://www.sciencenews.org/article/covid-19-coronavirus-neandertal-genes-risk-severe-infection?fbclid=iwar1gv4c-wajgljjh6sefcb-ph5jqctpoawme7lco55ksprqgc3mm4yfhkn8 61 comments nottheonion
- Research team resurrects genes from the last herd of woolly mammoths. Findings show that their small population had developed a number of genetic defects that may have proved fatal for the species. https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2020-02/oupu-srm020720.php 5 comments science
- A specific gene associated with autism appears to undergo changes in the sperm of men who use marijuana, according to a small study. https://www.futurity.org/cannabis-marijuana-sperm-autism-gene-2143882-2/ 17 comments science
- Scientists uncover evidence that our free will isn't as free as we think. Using mice, they found that complex behaviors like searching for food are the result of gene expression, which itself varies with age as well as with the various versions of the genes inherited from the parents. https://www.acsh.org/news/2019/08/13/can-we-blame-our-behavior-our-genes-bad-genes-14216 46 comments science
- Novartis $2 million gene therapy for rare disorder is world's most expensive drug https://in.reuters.com/article/novartis-genetherapy/novartis-2-million-gene-therapy-for-rare-disorder-is-worlds-most-expensive-drug-idinkcn1su2k0 45 comments worldnews
- Swiss drugmaker Novartis on Friday won U.S. approval for its gene therapy Zolgensma for spinal muscular atrophy, the leading genetic cause of death in infants, and priced the one-time treatment at $2.125 million, making it the most expensive drug on the market https://www.reuters.com/article/us-novartis-genetherapy/novartis-2-million-gene-therapy-for-rare-disorder-is-worlds-most-expensive-drug-iduskcn1su1zp 43 comments worldnews
- United Nations considers a test ban on evolution-warping gene drives https://www.technologyreview.com/s/612415/united-nations-considers-a-test-ban-on-evolution-warping-gene-drives/ 3 comments technology
- In autism, too many brain connections may be at root of condition. A defective gene linked to autism influences how neurons connect and communicate with each other in the brain. Rodents that lack the gene form too many connections between brain neurons and have difficulty learning. https://medicine.wustl.edu/news/in-autism-too-many-brain-connections-may-be-at-root-of-condition/ 163 comments science
- A look back at the revolution started 40 years ago by "The Selfish Gene" http://www.nature.com/nature/journal/v529/n7587/full/529462a.html?wt.mc_id=fbk_naturenews 4 comments science
- Gene Cernan, last man to walk on the moon, dies at 82 http://www.news.com.au/technology/science/space/gene-cernan-last-astronaut-to-walk-on-the-moon-dies-at-82/news-story/dad05f8009f9c386a2b36ae43ac038e9 3 comments worldnews
- Scientists have discovered a gene that, when inactivated, can give flies super sticky powers. The gene, found in vinegar flies and named spidey, after Spider-Man, is responsible for producing their protective waxy coating – switching it off makes flies extra sticky. https://www.newscientist.com/article/2096700-silencing-spider-man-gene-makes-flies-stick-to-walls-and-die/ 4 comments science
- Future of human gene editing to be decided at landmark summit http://www.theguardian.com/science/2015/nov/28/future-human-gene-editing-landmark-summit-dna-crispr-embyos 4 comments worldnews
- "Engineering mosquitoes' genes to resist malaria" http://www.nytimes.com/2015/11/24/science/gene-drive-mosquitoes-malaria.html 3 comments science
- Researchers aiming to slow the aging process have new targets to explore. Following an exhaustive, 10-year effort, scientists have identified 238 genes that, when removed, increase the replicative lifespan of S. cerevisiae yeast cells. http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2015/10/151008142230.htm 3 comments science
- Scientists figure out why elephants don't get cancer: They have 20 copies of the p53 tumor suppressor gene. Almost all other species, including humans, only have 1. http://biorxiv.org/content/early/2015/10/06/028522 27 comments science
- Inuit have special mutations in genes involved in fat metabolism, synthesizing omega-3 fatty acids differently http://news.berkeley.edu/2015/09/17/what-the-inuit-can-tell-us-about-omega-3-fats-and-paleo-diets/ 8 comments science
- **Major step in genetic therapy!** New Cas9 Enzyme Improves CRISPR ability to fit into vectors! Enabling gene editing in vivo! http://www.the-scientist.com/?articles.view%2Farticleno%2F42580%2Ftitle%2Fenzyme-improves-crispr%2F 16 comments science
- Jason La Canfora on Twitter: Strong chance ex-Jags GM Gene Smith has a considerable role with Jets https://twitter.com/jasonlacanfora/status/555503585061273601 25 comments nfl
- Antidepressants in water trigger autism genes in fish http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-06-06/prozac-contaminated-drinking-water-may-be-link-to-autism.html 3 comments science
- Human genome size reduced to 19,000 genes http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2014/07/140703112830.htm 19 comments science
- TIL that George Steinbrenner approved a trade that would have sent pitcher Mariano Rivera to the Seattle Mariners for shortstop Félix Fermín. Gene Michael (VP of Scouting) eventually talked him out of it. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/derek_jeter#1995.e2.80.931998 16 comments baseball
- Researchers link 'obesity gene' to hunger hormone http://www.latimes.com/news/science/sciencenow/la-sci-sn-obesity-gene-ghrelin-20130716,0,3176734.story 4 comments science
- Ageing genes discovered http://www.kcl.ac.uk/newsevents/news/newsrecords/2012/04april/ageing-genes.aspx#.t5mbped_gls.reddit 25 comments science
- Tiny Crustacean Holds the Record for Most Genes in an Animal - National Science Foundation (NSF) News http://www.nsf.gov/news/news_summ.jsp?cntn_id=118530&wt.mc_id=usnsf_51&wt.mc_ev=click 8 comments science
- Altered gene can make boys develop as girls http://www.newscientist.com/article/dn19827-altered-gene-can-make-boys-develop-as-girls.html 3 comments science
- Scientists find short-sightedness gene http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2010/09/13/3009565.htm?section=justin 11 comments science
- Gene linked to schizophrenia may reduce cancer risk http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2010/01/100119121442.htm 5 comments reddit.com
- AP: Monsanto's patented genes in 95% of soy, 80% of corn in US http://rawstory.com/2009/12/ap-monsanto-dominating-seed-markets-patented-genetics/ 21 comments politics
- Breast cancer 'master gene' breakthrough http://www.telegraph.co.uk/earth/main.jhtml?view=details&grid=&xml=/earth/2008/03/12/scicanc112.xml 2 comments science