We've made some great strides in understanding the human genome, but before we can tackle genetic engineering, we have some ...

EU lawmakers have been locked in intense negotiations for months on loosening rules on the use of new genetic technologies in ...

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 ...

Researchers employed a technique that can allow the discovery of novel microbiome-produced metabolites not seen under standard laboratory conditions.

Genetic circuit engineering is the synthesis of unnatural DNA segments encoding protein or RNA molecules that control each other’s levels. Genetic circuit engineering is the bottom-up, local approach ...

A once-beleaguered gene-therapy stock just landed a major vote of confidence—and the timing seems anything but accidental.

Scientists have developed a gene-editing technique that improves canola yield for farmers by introducing a particular ...

The IUCN vote holds no legal weight in any nation, but it is of huge symbolic, cultural and political importance. By ...

German retailers have called for the continuation of mandatory labelling for new genetically engineered products.

The precision fermentation market presents opportunities in meeting the rising demand for sustainable and animal-free proteins driven by environmental and ethical consumer preferences. Advancements in ...

Iron (Fe) is an essential micronutrient for the healthy growth of plants, including many staple crops like rice. Its ...

Presenting this year's trove of food-system books: memoirs, investigations, scientific works, cookbooks, and much more.