A new system can store and process data on DNA like a computer. Credit: Pixabay A fully functional DNA computer is now closer to reality, thanks to a new technology capable of storing petabytes of data in DNA for thousands to millions of years. This system can also process information, as shown by its ability...
A new study shows that different people transfer different amounts of genetic material to items that they touchDepositphotos If you’ve ever watched CSI, you know that suspects often leave incriminating DNA traces at crime scenes. However, a recent study suggests that the amount of this genetic material could also indicate a person’s guilt or innocence....
Nuts, seeds, dark leafy greens, and dark chocolate are all good dietary sources of magnesiumDepositphotos If your diet includes plenty of leafy greens, dark chocolate, nuts, and beans, you're likely in good shape. However, if these foods are missing from your meals, you should take note of a new study that highlights how a mineral...
DNA is a much denser data storage medium than anything humans can design, but it is fragile. Scientists have now mimicked nature by creating artificial amber to protect DNA for long-term data storage. A single gram of DNA can hold up to 215 petabytes (215 million GB) of data, making it possible to store the...
Applying AI to our genetic code might raise some alarm bells but for the moment, the benefits outweigh the negativesDALL-E In the medical field, AI assists in detecting issues like irregular heart rhythms and identifying skin cancer. However, is AI's involvement in our genome necessary? Profluent, a protein-design company established in 2022 in Berkeley, California,...
A recent study shows that identifiable airborne DNA can be extracted from a room's air conditioner – and in some cases, even just from the air itself. credit: Pixabay Even if a perpetrator wears gloves, their DNA may still persist in the air of a room after they leave. A recent study suggests that if...
Lead scientist Stephanie Fraley works with one of the possibly infected blood samples used in the studyDavid Baillot/UC San Diego Jacobs School of Engineering A new technique that melts bacterial DNA in blood samples could diagnose life-threatening infections faster than before. Typically, to detect harmful bacteria in a person's bloodstream, a blood sample is cultured in...
Humans interbred with Neanderthals and spread DNA across the world. Credit: Depositphotos Neanderthal DNA offered evolutionary advantages during environmental adaptation, yet it also introduced drawbacks, with nicotine addiction being one of the adverse effects associated with certain genes Genetic experts assert that six key indicators can reveal the presence of Neanderthal DNA.Approximately two percent of our...
Tiny nano-robots have been developed that can grab tiny snippets of DNA and assemble them into new nano-machines – including copies of themselvesAI-generated image by DALL-E Researchers have showcased a programmable nanoscale robot constructed from a few DNA strands, which can capture other DNA fragments and assemble them to produce new UV-welded nanomachines, including duplicates...
Scientists have developed small mobile robots using human airway cells. (Source: Gizem Gumuskaya/Tufts University) Scientists made tiny living robots from human tracheal cells. These little biological robots can move and collaborate to help damaged neurons heal, and the best part is they can do it without changing any genes. These tiny bots could revolutionize how...
