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The Y chromosome is crucial for the development of the male species, and its shrinkage could pose significant risks to the future of the human population. (Representational image: Unsplash)
Biotechnology

Y Chromosome Extinction: Could Humans Evolve A New Sex-Determining Gene?

Yash Kiran Kamble
5 min read
The extinction of the Y chromosome could reshape our biological systems
Unraveling the mysteries of life: "Gene Machine" delves into the groundbreaking quest to decode the ribosome's secrets. (https://booksplea.se)
Opinion

Gene: Race to Unlock Life's Molecular Secrets

Dr. Pallavi Saxena
3 min read
Gene Machine A gripping journey into the quest to decode the ribosome's secrets and the science behind the breakthrough.
New Zealand's revised regulations mark a significant step forward in biotechnology, opening doors for advanced research and market-ready innovations. (Representational Image: Unsplash)
Biotechnology

New Zealand Eases Gene Editing Regulations, Paving the Way for Easier Commercialization

MBT Desk
2 min read
Changes to Policy Aim to Boost Innovation and Drive Economic Growth in the Biotechnology Sector
Men are also at risk of cancer from BRCA1 and BRCA2 genetic mutations, which are most commonly associated with breast and ovarian cancers in women. (Representational Image: Freepik)
Fitness and Wellness

BRCA1/2: Importance of Breast Cancer Gene Screening for Men

MBT Desk
3 min read
Did you know that BRCA1 and BRCA2 genetic mutations are connected to a higher risk of prostate cancer in men?
A promising new treatment from UW Medicine could offer a significant breakthrough for patients with Duchenne muscular dystrophy. (Representational Image: Unsplash)
Medicine

New Gene Therapy Shows Promise for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

MBT Desk
3 min read
Innovative gene therapy developed by UW Medicine researchers shows promise for Duchenne muscular dystrophy, with potential to transform treatment options.
Publishing in the journal Science, researchers in the School of Biological Sciences studied selfish genetic elements in bacteriophages (phages), viruses that are considered the most abundant organisms on Earth.
Biotechnology

Not So Selfish After All: Viruses Use Freeloading Genes as Weapons

MBT Desk
4 min read
Research conducted by scientists at the University of California San Diego has provided fresh evidence that such DNA elements might not be so selfish after all.
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