The Guardian

Scientists develop gene-edited wheat that can make toasted bread less carcinogenic

Bread and biscuits made from Crispr-edited wheat showed substantially reduced acrylamide levels Scientists have developed gene-edited wheat that can be used to make bread that is less carcinogenic ...
The Guardian

Red hair gene favoured by natural selection over last 10,000 years, study finds

Scientists who analysed nearly 16,000 ancient remains suggest red hair and fair skin is favoured for vitamin D production People with red hair who have put up with teasing or “fiery” stereotypes may ...

Florida parents suing over IVF mix-up: Genetic parents of Baby Shea have been found, parents say

The Florida couple who filed a lawsuit against an Orlando fertility clinic, alleging a doctor implanted someone else's embryo ...
RAPS

FDA drafts guidance on using next-generation sequencing to assess gene therapy safety

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has released draft guidance on how sponsors can utilize next-generation sequencing (NGS) methods in nonclinical studies to assess the safety risks associated ...
Nature

Increasing genetic testing for breast cancer genes

Integrating new AI screening tools for BRCA and HRD breast-cancer mutations into routine care could lead to earlier detection, more precise treatment, and lives saved. If they are aware of the threat, ...