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CRISPR gene editing can cause unwanted changes in human embryos, study finds
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CRISPR gene editing can cause unwanted changes in human embryos, study finds

Instead of addressing genetic mutations, the CRISPR-Cas9 technology appeared to wreak genetic havoc in about half the specimens that the researchers examined

Father of Indian DNA fingerprinting, Dr. Lalji Singh, passes away at 70
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Father of Indian DNA fingerprinting, Dr. Lalji Singh, passes away at 70

Dr. Lalji Singh came up with a hypothesis that the W sex chromosome of female snakes have specific satellite DNA, which is not present in the male.

New tech to diagnose abnormal chromosomes during IVF and prevent miscarriage
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New tech to diagnose abnormal chromosomes during IVF and prevent miscarriage

The new time-lapse technology monitors the health of the embryos by capturing digital images since the moment of creation until implanting it in the uterus.