Genetics

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Should scientists be allowed to edit the genes of wild animals? Top conservation groups just voted yes

The world’s largest network of environmental groups approved the exploration of genetic engineering tools to aid in the preservation of animal species.

This snail may hold a secret to human eye regeneration

Golden apple snails can regrow full, functional eyes. Studying their genes may reveal how to repair human eye injuries.

Orange cats get their ginger color from a single gene ‘cutout’

The variant gene is found on the X chromosome. This sex-linked trait for orange fur is found only in domesticated cats.

Should scientists be allowed to edit the genes of wild animals? Top conservation groups just voted yes

The world’s largest network of environmental groups approved the exploration of genetic engineering tools to aid in the preservation of animal species.

This snail may hold a secret to human eye regeneration

Golden apple snails can regrow full, functional eyes. Studying their genes may reveal how to repair human eye injuries.

Orange cats get their ginger color from a single gene ‘cutout’

The variant gene is found on the X chromosome. This sex-linked trait for orange fur is found only in domesticated cats.