The Scan

Dec 13, 2019

New FDA Commish Confirmed

The US Senate has confirmed Stephen Hahn as the next commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration, according to the New York Times.

Dec 13, 2019

That Rude Reviewer

ScienceInsider reports that rude and unprofessional paper reviewers are common and can have harmful effects.

Dec 13, 2019

DNA Screening for Apple Employees

CNBC reports Apple is partnering with Color Genomics to offer its employees free DNA screening for disease.

Dec 13, 2019

Science Studies Describe Role for Microbiome-Derived Immunity, Platform to Develop Flavivirus Vaccines

In Science this week: researchers use CRISPR tool to find gut microbiome molecules involved in immunity, and more.

Dec 12, 2019

Variant Linked to Heart Failure Risk

A genetic alteration appears to increase heart failure risk among people of African descent, according to the Washington Post.

Dec 12, 2019

Gene Editing for the Gold

Gene editing could be an issue competitive sports need to address soon, four researchers from Arizona State University write at Slate.

Dec 12, 2019

A Different Future

In his look back at the past decade, BuzzFeed News' Peter Aldhous writes that direct-to-consumer genetic testing has led to "Facebook for genes."

Dec 12, 2019

Nature Examines Lifespans, Fast and Accurate Method for Long-Read Assembly, More

In Nature this week: genetic "clock" that can predict the lifespans of vertebrates, new assembler called wtdbg2, and more.

Dec 11, 2019

Bill to Address Foreign Influence

Science reports a new US defense bill would establish two groups aimed at combating foreign influence on research.

Dec 11, 2019

Nobel Representation

In a cartoon, Vox explores the lack of women among this year's winners of the Nobel Prize.

Dec 11, 2019

Promising, But More Needed

Nature Biotechnology discusses promising early results from two clinical trials of CRISPR-based therapy for β-thalassemia and sickle cell disease.

Dec 11, 2019

Cell Studies Tackle Tissue Clones, Ocean Microbes, Polygenic Trait Prediction

In Cell this week: analysis of tissue clones, metagenomic studies of ocean water samples, and more.

Dec 10, 2019

GEDmatch Under New Owners

Forensic genetic firm Verogen has bought the genetic genealogy site GEDmatch.

Dec 10, 2019

Generations of Bunnies

Researchers have 3D-printed plastic bunnies that encase the information needed to make more such bunnies in DNA, according to Discover magazine.

Dec 10, 2019

To Inform the Discussion

Dan Rather, the former CBS Evening News anchor and executive producer of a new documentary, writes at the Guardian that everyone needs to know about CRISPR.

Dec 10, 2019

PNAS Studies on ER+ Breast Cancer Target, Skin Condition Gene Repair, Uveoretinitis

In PNAS this week: analysis of FOXA1 upregulation in ER-positive breast cancer, gene editing to correct recessive dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa, and more.

Dec 09, 2019

Taking It All On

60 Minutes speaks with Harvard's George Church about tackling the effects of aging and more.

Dec 09, 2019

Project to Discuss Race and Genetics in Class

The New York Times reports on an effort to address in high school biology classes misconceptions regarding race and genetics.

Dec 09, 2019

PLOS Papers on ASD-Related Syndrome, Twin Gut Microbiomes, Zika Virus Evolution

In PLOS this week: rare alterations in Timothy syndrome, analysis of twins' gut microbiomes, and more.

Dec 06, 2019

Oh, You're Aging Well

Certain plasma proteins could be used to gauge a person's age and whether they are aging well, according to HealthDay News.

Dec 06, 2019

Sweet Assembly

A Brazilian-led team of researchers reports it has generated a sugarcane genome assembly that encompasses more than 99 percent of its genome.

Dec 06, 2019

Unexpected Close

GenomeWeb reports that Veritas Genetics is suspending its US operations.

Dec 06, 2019

Science Papers Describe MicroRNA Targeting Efficiency, Approach for Single-Cell High-Throughput Chemical Screens

In Science this week: approach to measure microRNA targeting efficiency, strategy to conduct high-throughput chemical screens at single-cell resolution, and more.

Dec 05, 2019

Cleared the Committee

The Washington Post reports that a US Senate committee voted this week to approve the nomination of Stephen Hahn to lead the Food and Drug Administration.

Dec 05, 2019

Hope, But Cost Worries

Nature News reports that gene therapy approaches are tackling sickle cell disease, but that the cost of treatment is a concern.

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