New Blood Test May Pinpoint Cancer Tumors
Researchers say using DNA signatures may provide a diagnostic tool for cancer that isn't invasive.
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Movie ‘Split’ Does Harm to People with Dissociative Identity Disorder, Experts Say
The film “Split” depicts a violent kidnapper with dissociative identity disorder. Experts say it’s not an accurate portrayal of people living with the illness.
Premature Births Up. New Research Out on Baby DNA
Officials say premature births have risen slightly in the United States, and researchers announce new techniques in early diagnosis of diseases using fetal DNA.
Can a Virus Steal Animal DNA?
A virus that infects a bacteria found in spiders and insects shares DNA similarities with a black widow spider’s toxin gene. What are the implications?
What’s Next in the Science of Creating Babies
A baby boy is born using DNA from three people. Now, scientists are looking at ways to create eggs and sperm from skin cells, among other things.