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When UC Berkeley biochemist Jennifer Doudna first began studying how bacteria fight virus infections, she had no idea it ...

Georgia students broke into the world spotlight after showcasing early Lyme detection advances that could save patients years of suffering.

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When autistic children were tested for scientific research, it revealed that they had higher gut bacteria diversity than others. However, another study contradicted the findings and claimed that ...

Discover how scientists are harnessing the power of CRISPR to precisely edit DNA, revolutionizing medicine and ethics as they rewrite the very code of life. Pixabay, PublicDomainPictures CRISPR ...

Cathy Tie left university to found her first biotechnology company at the age of 18. In the 11 years since, she has launched several more. Her first company helped genetic-testing firms to interpret ...

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