Human genome
🧬 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.
🧬 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.