Genetic engineering is the act of modifying the genetic makeup of an organism. Modifications can be generated by methods such as gene targeting, nuclear transplantation, transfection of synthetic ...

Resistance to diseases could be introduced into susceptible crops using genetic engineering. Not only can this protect the crop, it can also safeguard farmers' livelihoods. An example is ...

A new study draws a line between random genetic mutations and predictable epigenetic changes used to measure biological aging ...

Potential delays in clinical trials may result in extended timelines for new drug approvals, and a sudden reduction in ...

The small-molecule discovery could help in overcoming cell culture bottlenecks such as rapid degradation and high production costs.

The genome of the yeast Saccharomyces Cerevisiae was finally synthesized and for the first time ever scientists have created ...

Metabolic engineering is the use of genetic engineering to modify the metabolism of an organism. It can involve the optimization of existing biochemical pathways or the introduction of pathway ...

KAIST researchers have discovered a molecular switch that can revert cancer cells back to normal by capturing the critical ...

Late last Friday, Feb. 7, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) announced it was immediately capping overhead rates on all ...

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Feb. 6, 2025 — A team of international researchers has developed an innovative approach to uncover the secrets of dark matter in the cosmos. They are searching for dark matter using atomic ...