27 November – 03 December 2017
Rise in malaria cases sparks fears of a resurgence
Progress in the fight against a curable disease that kills hundreds of thousands of children has stalled, according to the World Health Organization. Find source
‘Alien’ DNA makes proteins in living cells for the first time
Now, scientists have developed the first bacterium to use extra letters, or unnatural bases, to build proteins. The new research builds on the team’s previous efforts to expand the natural genetic code. Find source
Interrupted reprogramming converts adult cells into high yields of progenitor-like cells
A modified version of iPS methodology, called interrupted reprogramming, allows for a highly controlled, safer, and more cost-effective strategy for generating progenitor-like cells from adult cells. Find source
Single-molecule DNA sequencing advances could enable faster, more cost-effective genetic screening
Researchers are developing new techniques for faster, more cost-effective single-molecule DNA sequencing that could have transformative impacts on genetic screening. Find source
Skin pigmentation is far more genetically complex than previously thought
By studying an African population underrepresented in most datasets, researchers find genetic complexity of pigmentation varies by latitude. Find source
