In this interview, Professor James J. Collins, founder of the field of Synthetic Biology, discusses his journey to founding ...

Revise genetic engineering for your National 5 biology exam with Bitesize Scotland interactive practice quizzes covering feedback and common errors.

If you’re one of the folks who looks forward to pumpkins every fall, the long summer wait can be tough. For farmers, the ...

The research is a transformative step toward understanding the condition's genetic underpinnings and potential for ...

Researchers have created over 400 distinct types of human nerve cells in vitro, vastly expanding the diversity available for ...

The South Island giant moa could be the next species that biotech company Colossal Biosciences "brings back" from extinction — but experts say the result will not and "cannot be" a moa.

In this light, the project represents a remarkable demonstration of genetic engineering, rather than a literal revival of an extinct species. That said, this is still an extraordinary achievement.

The field of biotechnology has made significant strides in enhancing agricultural productivity by developing crops that can ...

At the end of the genetics unit, students organize a World Cafe where they design questions for and facilitate a dialogue with peers, parents, and community members about the ethics of genetic ...

The process of developing boundaries around genetic engineering research that could pose pandemic risks can rely on different approaches. One approach is using moral or normative standards. At the ...