Flipped chromosomal segments drive natural selection, Atlantic silversides study shows

When a species lives in two distinct types of habitats, individuals with traits better suited to each habitat will thrive and reproduce, naturally selecting descendants with those traits. But what ...
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Investigators use genetic genealogy, polygraphs in Nancy Guthrie case

Fox News chief correspondent Jonathan Hunt reports on the search for Nancy Guthrie and the latest updates from investigators on ‘Special Report.’ US judge throws out immigration board's ruling ...
Medical Xpress

Researchers drill down on genetic profiles to guide treatment for leukemia patients

Cancer researchers are making strides in efforts to use genetic profiling to develop a more precise understanding of the response to treatment of acute myeloid leukemia (AML), a rare but aggressive ...
IEEE

Simultaneous Estimation of Fractured Reservoir Properties and Lithofacies Using Azimuthal AVO Probabilistic Nonlinear Inversion Based on Generalized Gaussian Mixture Model

Abstract: Seismic amplitude variation with offset/angle and azimuth (AVOZ/AVAZ) inversion driven by rock physics is an important tool for the estimation of fractured reservoir properties. Generally, ...
New Scientist

Can we genetically improve humans using George Church’s famous list?

“Why should only the tall have access to tall genes? And why should only the smart have access to smart genes?… our goal is to give as many people as possible the opportunity to choose their genes for ...
STAT

How direct-to-consumer health tests could impact insurance, mortgages, and employment

Mohana Ravindranath is a freelance health, science, and tech journalist and a 2025 Association for Health Care Journalists fellow. She was previously a Bay Area health tech correspondent for STAT. As ...
Aviation Week

Russia Using Starlink-Equipped Attack Drones For Precision Strikes

The Starlink satellite communications system has been the backbone of Ukraine’s war effort against the Russian invaders, but it seems that Moscow is now making extensive use of it too. Recent ...
GEN

Genetic Circuits Designed Using New AI/ML Technique

Deciphering gene circuits can be tedious and immensely time consuming. Modifying, or designing gene circuits from previously identified pathways presents further challenges. “There are many possible ...
techtimes

Instagram Reels: 'Build Your 2026 Algorithm' Now Live in Regions Using English as Default Language

Meta has now rolled out the "Build Your 2026 Algorithm" feature for Instagram Reels to allow users use it to personalize their feeds. Instagram Reels 'Build Your 2026 Algorithm' Now Live After a test ...
Wired

Is Craigslist the Last Real Place on the Internet?

The writer and comedian Megan Koester got her first writing job, reviewing internet pornography, from a Craigslist ad she responded to more than 15 years ago. Several years after that, she used the ...
Reuters

Variant Bio launches AI-powered platform for drug discovery using genetic data

Jan 6 (Reuters) - Variant Bio, a private biotech firm, said on Tuesday it has launched a platform that uses artificial intelligence on genetic data to discover new drug candidates to send into human ...