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🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

What happened to Gene Hackman, his wife, and his dog? Here's what we know about his mysterious death

Gene Hackman, along with his wife Betsy Arakawa and their dog, was reported dead under mysterious circumstances in their New Mexico home.

Feb 26 • 23:56 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Fiocruz starts studies with therapy for Spinal Muscular Atrophy; costs may reach 25% of current value

Fiocruz has initiated its first clinical study for a gene therapy aimed at treating severe Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) in Brazil, potentially reducing treatment costs significantly.

Feb 26 • 18:00 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

B.C. man cured of rare disease in world-first for new gene-editing technology

A British Columbia man has become the first person cured of a rare genetic disease through a groundbreaking gene-editing treatment known as prime editing.

Feb 26 • 12:05 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

EXCITING NEWS ⟩ Gene scissors open new doors in the breeding of food plants

Gene editing techniques are being explored to improve food plant breeding, offering quicker and more efficient ways to develop high-yield and disease-resistant crops.

Feb 25 • 22:00 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Africa: Breakthrough Sickle Cell Gene Therapy a Distant Hope in Africa

A new gene therapy for sickle cell disease, successful in Western nations, remains unaffordable for most patients in Africa as Uganda begins nationwide newborn screening for the disorder.

Feb 25 • 12:01 UTC
🇵🇱 Wprost
Life & Tech

Caring Father or Brutal Abuser? Researchers Discovered a Genetic 'Switch'

Researchers found that the Agouti gene in the brains of African striped mice plays a crucial role in whether a father cares for his young or begins to attack them.

Feb 25 • 11:36 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Researchers have identified a gene that reduces the urge to smoke

Researchers have discovered a gene linked to lower nicotine dependence and reduced tobacco consumption.

Feb 25 • 06:00 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Agricultural Experiments: New Crops in the Field Thanks to Gene Editing?

The article discusses the potential for new crops developed through modern genetic modification techniques to be cultivated in the European Union, and the mixed reactions these developments spark.

Feb 23 • 11:13 UTC
🇨🇳 South China Morning Post
Life & Tech

Chinese scientists engineer gene-edited tomato with popcorn aroma

Chinese scientists have developed a gene-edited tomato that emits a buttered popcorn aroma by silencing specific genes using the CRISPR/Cas9 technique.

Feb 23 • 07:06 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

One year after his death: Gene Hackman's house in New Mexico was sold

Gene Hackman's house in New Mexico, where he and his wife were found dead, has been sold for $6.25 million less than a year after the tragedy.

Feb 21 • 15:34 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Gene Hackman death: Fire chief recalls shocking first call, ‘I thought I had a little more time than 48 hours’

The former Santa Fe Fire Chief reflects on the intense media scrutiny following the deaths of actor Gene Hackman and his wife, Betsy Arakawa.

Feb 21 • 13:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Mystery of Gene Hackman's £62m fortune and rat-infested mansion year on from deaths

A year after the deaths of Gene Hackman and his wife Betsy Arakawana, questions persist regarding their estate and living conditions.

Feb 20 • 18:00 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Jan Bończa-Szabłowski: Smile and a Positive Attitude are Probably the Most Important Traits of 'Dykiel's Gene'

This article reflects on the life and contributions of the late actress Bożena Dykiel, emphasizing her love for theater and exceptional organizational talent.

Feb 20 • 13:10 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

TVNET INSPIRATIONAL LECTURES ⟩ What is the "entrepreneur gene" and where to seek support for business?

A recent inspirational lecture at the Turība Business School in Latvia discussed the concept of the "entrepreneur gene" and provided insights on finding business support.

Feb 20 • 11:52 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

'I arrived at Gene Hackman's rat-infested home and eerie details surprised me'

Gene Hackman and his wife were found deceased at their Santa Fe home, surrounded by mysterious circumstances.

Feb 20 • 06:00 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

One year after his death: Gene Hackman's inheritance remains without judicial definition

One year after the death of Gene Hackman, the $80 million estate of the legendary actor is still embroiled in legal disputes.

Feb 19 • 18:14 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Where Gene Hackman's dogs are now a year on from watching owners die in squalor

The article reflects on the tragic circumstances surrounding the death of actor Gene Hackman and his wife and the situation of their dogs left behind.

Feb 19 • 13:42 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Gene Hackman's home infested with rats carrying deadly virus

Gene Hackman and his wife Betsy Arakawa were found dead in their Santa Fe home, which had a serious hantavirus infestation.

Feb 19 • 09:23 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Gene Hackman's wife Betsy's frantic Google searches in final hours before deaths

Bodycam footage reveals the tragic final hours of Gene Hackman and his wife Betsy Arakawa, who both faced life-threatening health issues before their deaths.

Feb 19 • 08:44 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Crime & Justice

Gene Hackman's rat-infested home that became 'breeding ground' for deadly virus

Gene Hackman and his wife died in their rat-infested home, linked to a deadly hantavirus outbreak.

Feb 19 • 07:55 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Gene Hackman's wife's desperate final hours - frantic Google search and tragic love note

The article discusses the tragic last moments of Betsy Arakawa, wife of actor Gene Hackman, who died from hantavirus while her husband passed away a week later.

Feb 18 • 19:14 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Gene Hackman's 'protective' wife helped actor find peace away from Hollywood during final days, friends say

Friends of actor Gene Hackman highlight the role of his wife Betsy Arakawa in providing him with a peaceful life away from Hollywood during their final days.

Feb 18 • 13:00 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
Life & Tech

The selfish genes of Trump

The article discusses gene theory in the context of individual behavior and societal impacts, focusing on how genes, rather than individuals or species, play a crucial role in evolutionary success.

Feb 17 • 18:25 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Obituary: He didn't want to be a star, but an actor

The article reflects on the life and career of actor Robert Duvall, focusing on his early days in a shared apartment that included prominent actors like Dustin Hoffman and Gene Hackman.

Feb 16 • 20:42 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Obituary: He Didn't Want to Be a Star, But a Actor

The article discusses the life and career of Robert Duvall, highlighting his humble beginnings and influential relationships in New York's theater scene.

Feb 16 • 20:42 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Hip-hop does not belong in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, thunders Gene Simmons from Kiss

Gene Simmons of Kiss expressed his strong opinion that hip-hop should not be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

Feb 13 • 12:59 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Study: a gene's stress behavior causes fatty liver

A study reveals that a specific gene's behavior under stress contributes to fat accumulation in liver cells, highlighting the rising concern of fatty liver disease.

Feb 13 • 11:17 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Scientists make huge breakthrough in understanding what causes skin cancer

Researchers have identified a gene named HOXD13 that contributes to the spread of melanoma skin cancer by evading the immune system, with hopes for new treatments.

Feb 12 • 14:50 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Goodbye, Ken Paxton? The Republican Who Promises to Strip a Democratic Leader of His Citizenship in Texas

Republican candidate Aaron Reitz vows to pursue legal actions against Democratic leader Gene Wu to strip him of his citizenship, claiming he concealed anti-American sentiments during his naturalization process.

Feb 10 • 22:22 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Texas Democrat blasted for telling Latino, Black, Asian people to unite against 'oppressor,' 'take over' US

Texas Democrat Gene Wu faces conservative criticism for urging unity among Latino, Black, and Asian communities against their common oppressor in a resurfaced podcast clip.

Feb 10 • 01:18 UTC
🇪🇸 elDiario.es
National & Local

The 'Celtic gene' of hemochromatosis in Asturias: when the blood is safe but cannot be donated

Asturias faces a blood donor crisis as many individuals, despite having safe blood, are unable to donate due to hereditary hemochromatosis linked to the 'Celtic gene'.

Feb 7 • 21:03 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
Life & Tech

Grapefruit, which will no longer need sugar added: gene engineering fulfills the dreams of sweet tooths

Scientists are using gene editing to create sweeter, cold-resistant grapefruit, which could revolutionize citrus farming and expand markets to cooler climates.

Feb 7 • 07:49 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
Life & Tech

Gene Editing Scissors, Blessing or Disaster?

The article discusses the implications of gene editing technology showcased during the 2nd International Genome Editing Summit in Hong Kong, particularly focusing on the controversial announcement of the birth of gene-edited twins by scientist He Jiankui.

Feb 7 • 01:14 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
Life & Tech

Ants Nõmper, Lauri Mälksoo ⟩ The gene bank in a state of hibernation awaits its prince

The dormant gene bank in Estonia is awaiting a funding boost, as discussed by legal expert Ants Nõmper and academic Lauri Mälksoo.

Feb 6 • 14:00 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
Sports

The boxer who caused a scandal at the Paris Games admitted to having a 'male' gene

I. Khelif, who won a gold medal in boxing at the Paris Games, faced allegations of not competing fairly due to her gender identity, with notable figures like Donald Trump and Elon Musk weighing in.

Feb 6 • 07:11 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
Sports

Women's sports activists react as boxer Imane Khelif makes confession about biological sex

Boxer Imane Khelif revealed in an interview that she possesses the SRY gene typically associated with biological males while affirming that she is not transgender, raising discussions among women's sports activists.

Feb 6 • 02:12 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
Crime & Justice

‘Inbosa Incident’ Kolon Chairman Lee Woong-yeol Acquitted Again... "No Intent"

Lee Woong-yeol, chairman of Kolon, has been acquitted on appeal in a case related to the fraudulent misrepresentation of the components of the osteoarthritis gene therapy drug Inbosa.

Feb 5 • 07:44 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
Life & Tech

Like a Go Master: Can AlphaFold Innovate Cancer Research by 'Reading' DNA Mutations?

Google DeepMind's newly launched AlphaGenome aims to predict the effects of genetic mutations on gene function, following its success with AlphaFold in predicting protein structures.

Feb 4 • 00:50 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
Sports

2026 World Cup will test fan entry for LA 2028, US Olympic chief says

The head of the US Olympic committee stated that the 2026 World Cup will serve as a trial run for the U.S. in hosting spectators for the upcoming 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.

Feb 3 • 18:56 UTC
🇪🇸 ABC
National & Local

Record sale of the house where Gene Hackman and his wife died

The mansion was sold within just 11 days of being listed following the tragic deaths of actor Gene Hackman and his wife Betsy Arakawa.

Feb 3 • 12:42 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Life & Tech

How scientists edit soybean DNA to make it more heat-resistant

Scientists are developing a heat-resistant soybean variety using gene editing to counteract the negative impacts of heatwaves on crop yields.

Feb 3 • 06:00 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
Life & Tech

He was an actor, dancer, and director who forever changed the genre of film musicals

Gene Kelly, a legendary American actor, dancer, and director, is celebrated for transforming the film musical genre through his unique blend of ballet and jazz styles.

Feb 2 • 08:50 UTC
🇵🇱 Oko.press
Life & Tech

Turning genes on and off. We are looking for the causes of cancer to treat it effectively

The article discusses the challenges of cancer treatment through gene therapy, highlighting that cancer is influenced by genetic mutations, age, and lifestyle rather than solely being a result of genetic mutations.

Feb 1 • 14:16 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
Life & Tech

Gene Hackman, one year after his death, his house in Santa Fe is for sale. Here is how much it costs

The historic residence of actor Gene Hackman and his wife Betsy Arakawa in Santa Fe has been listed for sale at $6.25 million, with local real estate agents suggesting its true value may be even higher.

Jan 16 • 18:06 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

Gene Hackman's house is for sale almost a year after his death - How the interior has been shaped

Almost a year after Gene Hackman and his wife were found dead, their Santa Fe home is up for sale at an initial price of $6.25 million, featuring 1,200 square meters of living space on 214.5 wooded acres in a private community.

Jan 16 • 16:03 UTC
🇨🇳 South China Morning Post
Life & Tech

China’s 7,000-year-old sunmao woodwork leads to world’s most efficient DNA editing tool

A Chinese research team developed a DNA editing technique 10 times more effective than current methods by utilizing ancient sunmao woodwork traditions.

Jan 16 • 08:48 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
Life & Tech

Alzheimer's: the gene that exposes a greater risk has been discovered: here it is

Researchers have identified the APOE gene variants, particularly APOE4, as significant risk factors for late-onset Alzheimer's disease.

Jan 14 • 10:03 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
Life & Tech

New Gene Craze: What Genes Reveal About Geniuses and Mass Murderers

The article discusses how researchers are eager to explore the DNA of historical figures like Leonardo da Vinci and Adolf Hitler to uncover insights into their genius and darker aspects.

Jan 14 • 08:03 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
Life & Tech

With the Wise One: When Gene Therapy Becomes a Hope for Life

The program highlights groundbreaking medical advancements in treating chronic and rare diseases, including FDA approval of a new daily oral medication for weight loss and a gene therapy for spinal muscular atrophy.

Jan 11 • 16:04 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
Life & Tech

Sudanese family struggles to treat their son suffering from a rare genetic disease

The article highlights the struggles of a Sudanese family to obtain gene therapy for their son Imad, who is affected by Duchenne muscular dystrophy, a severe rare genetic disorder in children.

Jan 11 • 14:00 UTC

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