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Feb 22, 2019

This Week in Science

In Science this week: the synthetic genetic system hachimoji, and more.

Dec 20, 2018

Synthetic CRISPR Inhibitors Suppress DNA Breaks Induced by Cas12a

Ohio State University researchers found that a phosphorothioate-modified DNA-crRNA duplex completely blocked the function of Cas12a.

Dec 10, 2018

Agilent Granted Motion to Amend Complaint for Lawsuit Against Twist Bioscience

Agilent alleges that Twist CEO Emily Leproust and other employees stole trade secrets from it. A trial date has been set for Feb. 24, 2020.

Jun 28, 2018

Spotting Suspect Sequences

The Intelligence Advanced Research Projects Activity has amassed a team to spot DNA orders that could be used in bioweapons, Bloomberg reports.

May 01, 2018

Make 'Em Resistant to Viruses

The Genome Project–write leaders propose the development of virus-resistant cells, according to Science.

Mar 12, 2018

Biofuels Speed Ahead

ExxonMobil and Synthetic Genomics are moving forward with their exploration of algae-based biofuels, the San Diego Union-Tribune reports.

Sep 22, 2017

Signature Science Wins $2.9M IARPA Contract for Biological Threat Detection Computational Tools

The computational tools will be designed to screen DNA sequences to detect biological threats that may arise from synthetic microbial manipulation.

Sep 20, 2017

Synthetic Genomics Sued for Gender Discrimination

A former Synthetic Genomics attorney alleges that the firm discriminated against her and other female employees, according to the San Diego Union-Tribune.

Aug 29, 2017

SGI-DNA Sees Deal With Belgium's VIB as Springboard to Building European Synthetic Genomics Business

Premium

The La Jolla, California-based firm is moving beyond its US home market into other regions that promise growth for synthetic genomics providers.

Jul 26, 2017

The New Yeast

Researchers are working on re-making the yeast genome from scratch, according to the Associated Press.

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The Citizenship of Science

Two researchers are calling for education for scientists on defending facts.

Scientists vs. Brexit

Researchers were among those who marched in London this weekend to call for another vote on Brexit.

Duke Pays Settlement in Fraud Case

Duke has agreed to pay $112.5 million to settle a lawsuit regarding its handling of data falsified by biologist Erin Potts-Kant. 

This Week in PLOS

In PLOS this week: genetic factors influencing inorganic arsenic metabolism and toxicity, a germline variant in the cell adhesion molecule-coding gene DSCAM, and more.

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