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‘This will happen before 2030’: how the science behind Covid vaccines might help to fight cancer

The success of mRNA-based drugs in combating coronavirus is inspiring scientists to create similar vaccines for melanoma and other tumours

The Guardian - UK · Jan 22, 2023

France to map genes of underwater species to help protect its vast sea life

France, which has the world's second-largest maritime territory, will sequence the genomes of thousands of species in its waters in order to draw up a "genetic map" to help efforts to conserve its marine biodiversity.

Radio France Internationale · Jan 14, 2023

Viking DNA study finds they were more genetically diverse than modern Scandinavians

The Viking Age brought surprising genetic diversity to northern Europe, but it didn’t last, according to a new study that sampled 2,000 years' worth of genomes.

Inverse · Jan 7, 2023

Genome sequencing trial to test benefits of identifying genetic diseases at birth

Study with 100,000 babies to look at faster diagnosis of rare conditions and how genetic data might be used

The Guardian - UK · Dec 13, 2022

New £105m scheme aims to speed up diagnosis of rare genetic diseases in newborns

‘We want to be able to offer speedy diagnosis, quicker access to treatment, and better outcomes and quality of life,’ Dr Rich Scott said.

The Independent UK · Dec 13, 2022

DNA from elusive human relatives the Denisovans has left a curious mark on modern people in New Guinea

An encounter with a mysterious and extinct human relative – the Denisovans – has left a mark on the immune traits of modern Papuans, in particular those living on New Guinea Island.

The Conversation · Dec 8, 2022

The gene that explains consciousness

Viruses can leave behind their genetic material after infecting us. Sometimes that has unintended consequences

Salon · Dec 6, 2022

Back from the brink: how genome research is helping the recovery of the Chatham Island black robin

The story of Old Blue and Old Yellow, two Chatham Island black robins that went on to save their species, is one of New Zealand’s best known conservation stories.

The Conversation · Nov 23, 2022

Avocado 2.0 made possible by Australian scientist's world-first genome map

They already taste pretty good, but the next generation of avocados could be even better, right down to their DNA.

ABC News · Nov 22, 2022

Disease is embedded in our DNA

Viruses are embedded in our DNA — and they may be helpful in novel treatments and other applications

Salon · Nov 3, 2022