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Genetics Lab in China Alters Fungus Protein as a Substitute for Chicken

Genetics Lab in China Alters Fungus Protein as a Substitute for Chicken

Chinese Scientists Develop Gene-Edited Fungus as Meat Substitute A group of scientists from China has employed CRISPR technology to modify a type of fungus, aiming to replace chicken proteins, and it might even have a meat-like taste. This fungus, it seems, is more cost-effective and simpler to cultivate compared to chicken, occupying less land and […]

Sydney Sweeney’s Dunkin’ genetics commercials ignite significant cultural debate

Sydney Sweeney's Dunkin' genetics commercials ignite significant cultural debate

This week, social media erupted over actress Sidney Sweeney and Dunkin’, stirring a mix of reactions and debates. What’s the fuss about? The ad featuring Sweeney touched on “genetics,” which some critics interpreted as a veiled reference to eugenics and “whiteness.” As discussions unfolded, defenders of the brands stepped in, emphasizing the intersection of culture, […]

Your genetics might explain why you’re struggling to lose weight, study shows.

Your genetics might explain why you're struggling to lose weight, study shows.

Genetics May Impact Weight Loss Efforts Your genes might be a factor if you’re finding it tough to shed pounds. A study from the Harvard Chan School of Public Health and Ben Gurion University in Israel discovered that about one-third of those on healthy diets fail to lose weight. The participants experienced “significant improvements” in […]

Research Traces Subset Of Late-In-Life Alzheimer’s To Genetics

A nurse holds the hand of a person suffering from Alzheimer’s disease at the Les Fontaines nursing home in Lutterbach, eastern France, on September 21, 2009. (Sebastien Bozon/AFP via Getty Images) OAN’s Chloe Hawkswell12:04 PM – Tuesday, May 7, 2024 Researchers have identified for the first time a genetic form of late-onset Alzheimer’s disease in […]