As Earth's climate warms and changes, sustainable agricultural practices are critical for feeding a rapidly growing population. Can we genetically ...

From plastic-eating plants to AI-guided therapies, iGEM 2025 reveals the innovations defining the future of synthetic biology ...

Research suggests that negative perceptions of genetically modified and genetically engineered foods could be easing, promoting some to suggest that consumers in Europe are ready to move on from ...

Here, we present new biophysical models of gene expression that enable engineers to rationally design and optimize genetic systems with desired functionalities, using statistical thermodynamics, ...

Chromosomes can vary in length and size, but they usually carry thousands of base pairs of DNA. While scientists have successfully edited the genomes of many creatures, most of those edits have been ...

Holly has a degree in Medical Biochemistry from the University of Leicester. Her scientific interests include genomics, personalized medicine, and bioethics.View full profile Holly has a degree in ...

A collaboration between the Yale Crawford and Isaacs Labs has developed a new biotechnology that could help solve the mysteries of the human microbiome. The team’s goal was to use genetic engineering ...

As Earth's climate warms and changes, sustainable agricultural practices are critical for feeding a rapidly growing population. Can we genetically engineer crops to adapt to drought and other effects ...

Engineering biology is a tremendously powerful approach to finding sustainable alternatives to finite resources. However, it takes lots of time, money, and effort to develop the optimal microorganisms ...

The use of genetic engineering to save endangered species is the subject of debate ahead of a major international conservation gathering in the UAE later this year. In a motion due to be presented at ...