Proponents of the use of synthetic biology say it could bring some species back from the brink of extinction and help fight malaria. Critics argue that the risks aren’t fully defined. Abu Dhabi, ...

Since 2019, MIT researchers have published a new concept called prime editing, which is more precise than regular CRISPR-Cas9 gene editing. As a result, it has fewer off-target effects and less chance ...

Scientists are researching ways to genetically modify plants and animals to be more resistant to threats like climate change.

Sex cells made from scratch could revolutionize human reproduction. But researchers are struggling to translate promising ...

Wall St. Insights Many grain crops and some species of livestock have been genetically modified to improve their disease resistance and profitability.  GloFish are the first pets available for sale ...

Low nitrogen availability is the number one limitation to plant growth in most ecosystems. Plants in the bean family and other closely related families evolved a symbiotic relationship with bacteria ...

Listen to more stories on the Noa app. Across a Swiss meadow and into its forested edges, the drone dragged a jumbo-size cotton swab from a 13-foot tether. Along its path, the moistened swab collected ...

CAR T cells are patient-derived, genetically engineered immune cells. They are "living drugs" and constitute a milestone in modern medicine. Equipping T cells, a key cell type of the immune system, ...

Cloned and genetically modified animals are jumping the lab and entering the black market, possibly forever altering our ...

CFR scholars provide expert analysis and commentary on international issues. Catherine Powell, an adjunct senior fellow for women and foreign policy at the Council on Foreign Relations, is the former ...

Studies haven't found a direct link between Tylenol use in pregnancy and autism. The Trump administration stated on Monday that the use of Tylenol during pregnancy may be linked to an increased risk ...

As a wound heals, it goes through several stages: clotting to stop bleeding, immune system response, scabbing, and scarring. A wearable device called "a-Heal," designed by engineers at the University ...