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Remember those slightly horrifying sites that mash up two faces to tell you what your hypothetical babies might look like? With genome sequencing and “virtual embryos”, we might actually be able to do that — using science. Those days are not quite here yet, but New Scientist has an intriguing…
If — like most of us — your entire understanding of DNA and genetics can be traced back to CSI reruns, you’re probably under the impression that your genome is unique; that it defines you completely. But scientists increasingly believe that’s not that case. In fact, we need to start…
DNA sequencing technology isn’t exactly accessible; a typical sequencing machine can easily cost $US500,000. A startup called Ion Torrent aims to change that with a desktop sequencing machine for just $US50,000.
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