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🧬 Newly discovered system allows researchers to edit DNA using RNA

Researchers at Arc Institute have discovered a completely new molecular system for editing DNA using RNA. The system enables programmable DNA changes such as inserting, removing or inverting DNA sequences.

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🧬 Human Y chromosome fully sequenced for the first time

Decades-long challenge overcome by scientists. Addition of 30 million new bases to the human genome. Discovery reveals 41 new protein-coding genes.