Decoding Jonathan: Inside the Genetics of the World's Oldest Land Animal
Researchers have sequenced the genome and epigenome of Jonathan the giant tortoise, uncovering genetic clues that could eventually inform human longevity research.
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Biotechnology has entered a new era defined by precise gene-editing tools, most notably CRISPR, which has transformed researchers' ability to modify genetic material with unprecedented accuracy and re...
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The Breakthrough Prize 2026 has awarded more than $18 million to scientists whose work has advanced humanity's understanding of the universe, life sciences, and fundamental physics. Often referred to ...
