There are ethical issues involved in genetic modification, as well as concerns about the possible health and environmental risks of genetically modified food. For better understanding of these ...

Chemical modification describes the modification, addition or removal, through chemical reaction, of any of a variety of macromolecules, including proteins and nucleic acids. It refers to the use ...

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 ...

This information is stored in the genome of the organism. How is genetic information inherited? - OCR 21st Century Our genes are inherited from our parents, and the different combinations of these ...

Feb. 11, 2025 — Scientists have discovered that some tiny segments of RNA thought to be junk instead have a functional role in suppressing production of certain messenger RNAs and appear to help ...

The move will likely lead to higher costs for households across the state, and may push more insurers to leave, intensifying a home insurance crisis. By Christopher Flavelle Staff members search ...

Feb. 6, 2025 — Despite new medication, cystic fibrosis often leads to permanent lung damage. Researchers have discovered that the disease causes changes in the immune system early in life ...

The agricultural industry is undergoing an unprecedented period of change. Traditional reliance on production is being challenged through changes in government policy at local, national, European and ...