From CRISPR to gene banking, synthetic biology has big implications for wildlife evolution and conservation, but ethical ...

Traditional breeding and genetic modification methods have struggled to keep pace with the rapid evolution of plant viruses.

Some conservation groups are calling for an effective ban on genetic modification, but others say these technologies are ...

St. Jude researchers advance CASTs, enhancing precision and activity for next-generation genome-editing therapies.

Bill Gates's comments on genetics as "code" have reignited debate over genetic engineering, intellectual property, and the ...

Scientists are venturing into the realm of de-extinction, aiming to revive the woolly mammoth using advanced genetic ...

One of the most revolutionary tools in cutting-edge medicine is a molecular scalpel so precise that it can modify defective DNA and fix genetic diseases like sickle cell anemia, and chronic disorders ...

Scientists at City University of Hong Kong have cracked the code to identify ‘passwords’ needed to unlock the full potential ...

Advances in genome editing are transforming the treatment for rare genetic diseases, as seen in the case of seven-month-old ...

On June 28, 2012, the most significant scientific breakthrough of the first quarter of the 21st century was announced to the ...