Critics of plan include green activists, farmers, biotech start-ups and multinationals
‘Gene desert’ research boosts knowledge of chronic disease mechanisms and promises to unlock novel therapies
The new discovery in the south Pacific illustrates the mystery surrounding the code of life
A synthesis of biology, data science and sociology — aided by artificial intelligence — is creating a pipeline of innovative treatments
It aims to exploit its extraordinary cache of genetic data but changing corporate DNA is hard
Funding needed to drive innovation and make therapies available to all, says co-discoverer Jennifer Doudna
Researchers use machine learning to discover that ‘junk DNA’ may play pivotal role in development of tumours
New Pasteur Institute head highlights risks posed by shortages of money, staff and political goodwill
Philip Ball demotes the role of the double helix molecule, arguing that biology is far messier and marvellous than many scientists suspected
Huge reduction in bouts of angioedema increases prospect that technique can combat a range of diseases
Scientists in Africa and elsewhere are seizing the opportunity to transform agriculture
‘Molecular factories’ boost field of synthetic biology, raising hopes of developing drugs and other products
Expanded genetic profiling could lead to breakthroughs in diagnosis and therapy for common tumours, landmark global study finds
Study harnesses millennia-old human DNA to plot ‘genetic divide’ on origin and spread of health risks
Oxford university spinout working on polygenic risk scores to help predict disease
‘Treasure trove’ will be used to develop drugs and treatments for wide range of diseases and is culmination of 20 years of work
UK Biobank’s records of 500,000 people promise breakthroughs in diseases and ageing
Gene editing interventions could be cost-effective way to reduce transmission of avian influenza viruses
First example of artificial intelligence helping to accelerate diagnosis of diseases caused by genetic variants
Suggestion opportunities yielded by lower cost of technology are not adequately recognised by government
Scientists apply deep learning to expanded DNA database to help identify disease-causing mutations in humans
Project discovers more variation in DNA than expected, offering insights into human diversity
UK scientists carry out most comprehensive study so far of tumour evolution and its implications for treatment
Data-sharing was messy, as shown by duelling claims about who published the coronavirus genome sequence first
Company’s shares jump after activist investor launches proxy battle
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