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Can Tiny Cells Become Their Own Historians?
A team of scientists is trying to get cells to record their evolution by having engineered cells insert distinctive genetic bits in their DNA that turn into distinctive bar codes, thus helping understand the trajectory of each cell over time.
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This Small Device Can Test Birth Defects Early On
A group of researchers affiliated with Columbia University in New York, United States, have developed a method to quickly identify extra or missing chromosomes in a cost-effective way, helping women better understand their reproductive mishaps and make more informed decisions.
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Groundbreaking DNA Test Identifies Diseases in Record Time
Researchers affiliated with the Garvan Institute of Medical Research in Sydney, Australia developed a new DNA test able to identify genetic diseases much faster - in days, rather than decades! - and more accurately than existing tests, helping patients and doctors alike better manage illnesses and…
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Scientists Find Solutions to Diagnose Rare Diseases Fast
Scientists from Stanford University in California, United States managed to sequence human DNA in record-breaking time - 5 hours and 2 minutes, to be exact - to diagnose rare genetic diseases, and they are hopeful to soon cut the sequencing time in half.
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