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 ...

Recent advancements in genetic engineering have made it possible for scientists to revive species on the brink of extinction.

The massive project will likely take decades to complete, but it has significant oversight built into it to ensure it remains ...

Mice who were created by scientists using the genetics of two biological fathers have gone on to have their own offspring ...

Scientific organizations recently called for a 10-year ban on human germline editing. But will we ever be ready? And how ...

The duration of expression of the gene Cdx2 is tightly regulated by a newly identified DNA sequence element called an “attenuator.” ...

OpenAI warned that ChatGPT will know how to make bioweapons and explained what it’s doing to prevent it from assisting bad ...

A team of researchers is tapping into the ocean’s vast body of free-floating environmental DNA to catch blooms before they ...

The Synthetic Human Genome Project, officially launched in the UK, aims to construct human DNA from the ground up.

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 ...

Addressing protein aggregation, product stability, supply chains, and regulations requires multiple tools, including ...

Scientists have engineered bacteria to turn plastic waste into paracetamol, offering a sustainable new path for medicine and ...