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This undated image made available by the National Human Genome Research Institute shows the output from a DNA sequencer. (NHGRI via AP)
April 1, 2022, 12:18 am
Capping off decades of work, scientists finish decoding entire human genome
Researchers say the finished project will give humanity a greater understanding of our evolution and biology, while also opening the door to new medical discoveries
By laura ungar
Illustrative: Burial of individual analyzed in the Canaanite study, from about 1600 BC. (Dr. Claude Doumet-Serhal/Wellcome Trust Sanger Institute)
May 28, 2020, 6:06 pm
How the Canaanites, Biblical frenemies of the Israelites, kept genetic integrity
Major study shows Canaanites maintained coherent genetic mix even though they were widely dispersed, and it can still be discerned in modern Arabic-speaking and Jewish populations
By Amanda Borschel-Dan
Carl Zimmer got his genome examined when he found out he was going to be a father. (Courtesy)
June 25, 2018, 5:53 am
Hands-on science journalist unlocks the secrets of genetic hand-me-downs
Through self-experimentation and posting his genome online, Carl Zimmer learns what heredity really means — and why DNA and lineage are not one and the same
By Cathryn J. Prince
Human DNA strand (iStock by Getty Images)
October 19, 2017, 12:47 pm
Israel’s NRGene identifies mutation that causes colon cancer
Startup’s software can accurately and efficiently find genetic mutations in humans, says CEO Gil Ronen
By Shoshanna Solomon
Cotton field (CC BY Mike Beauregard, Flickr)
July 27, 2017, 2:58 pm
Israeli startup maps genome of cotton, sweet potato for better crops
NRGene’s software charts the genetic makeup of organisms in bid to find the most resilient seeds
By Shoshanna Solomon
A chili pepper field in India where NRGene has been developing breeds of chili peppers that farmers can plant in drip irrigation-watered fields. NRGene mapped the chili pepper genome last year (Courtesy)
January 12, 2017, 5:46 pm
Israel’s NRGene announces accords with Monsanto, Illumina
Licensing and collaboration agreements follow announcement last week of collaboration deal with Syngenta
By Shoshanna Solomon
Illustrative photo: In scans of 1,000 brains, the study found little that distinguished those of autistic people. (photo credit: Example)
September 27, 2016, 3:06 pm
Study brings grasp of autism gene a ‘step closer’
Ben-Gurion University researchers hope new understanding of genetic basis of autism will lead to earlier diagnosis
By Shoshanna Solomon
Bene Israel Jewish Synagogue at Madhupura, Ahmedabad, India. (Emmanuel Dyan/Wikipedia/CC BY 2.0)
May 13, 2016, 3:50 am
Study: Indian community has genetic evidence of Jewish roots
Tel Aviv University researchers find genetic markers in Bene Israel members that could shore up claims of Jewish ancestry
By JTA
Wheat field (pexels.com)
August 5, 2015, 7:23 pm
Start-up cracks wheat genome – in months, not years
Breakthrough by NRGene paves way to genetically engineer breeds of wheat that can thrive in hot, dry climates
By David Shamah
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