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Tasmanian tigers are extinct — but that could change within 10 years, scientists say.

Could extinct Tasmanian tigers be brought back from the dead?

By Mindy Weisberger published

Thylacines, or Tasmanian tigers, have been extinct for nearly 100 years. But scientists say gene-editing technology could bring back this lost species.

Cats
a submersible vehicle shown in the middle of the gulf of california

Newfound viruses named for Norse gods could have fueled the rise of complex life

By Nicoletta Lanese published

These viruses were found in hot springs and the deep sea.

Animals
An illustration of gene editing.

CRISPR stops coronavirus replication in human cells

By Rachael Rettner published

The method has not yet been tested on animals or people.

Coronavirus
An image shows a tear gland grown from stem cells from a mouse in a petri dish. The researchers also grew human tear glands.

Scientists grew human tear ducts in a lab and taught them to cry

By Rafi Letzter published

The glands had no openings so they swelled up like "balloons."

Health
illustration of crispr-cas9 snipping a bit of DNA from a strand

2 women earn Chemistry Nobel Prize for gene-editing tool CRISPR

By Nicoletta Lanese published

The gene-editing tool can precisely snip DNA from the genome.

Genetics
An illustration of gene editing.

What is a gene drive?

By Donavyn Coffey published

Gene drives are a way to get around the laws of heredity.

Health
Chinese geneticist He Jiankui speaks during the Second International Summit on Human Genome Editing at the University of Hong Kong on Nov. 28, 2018.

Creator of 1st CRISPR Babies Gets Prison Sentence, Reignites Ethical Debate

By Françoise Baylis published

Chinese researcher He Jiankui, who created the world's first genome-edited twins, has been sentenced to three years in prison.

Human Behavior
Higgs boson simulation

The 10 Biggest Science Stories of the Decade

By Stephanie Pappas published

As the decade closes, we look at the science stories that made the biggest splash over the past 10 years.

Astronomy
illustration of gloved hand using tweezers to edit DNA

Doctors Are Trying to Use CRISPR to Fight Cancer. The 1st Trial Suggests It's Safe.

By Nicoletta Lanese published

Preliminary data from an innovative clinical trial suggests CRISPR could be safe for use in cancer therapy.

Cancer
An illustration of gene editing in an embryo.

Widely Publicized Study on CRISPR Babies' Gene Mutation Now Retracted for Errors

By Rachael Rettner published

A widely publicized study that suggested that the first gene-edited "CRISPR" babies could have shorter lifespans has been retracted due to crucial errors in the analysis.

Viruses, Infections & Disease
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