Mexican scientists call for regulations to distinguish between gene-edited and genetically modified (GM) crops.

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, ...

As more people start to opt for genetic carrier testing ahead of conception, doctors and parents-to-be are facing difficult ...

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

Researchers from the Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (UAB) have published an analysis that reveals new functions of the ...

From curing inherited disorders to modifying crops and even animal species, gene editing has moved from science fiction to daily reality—raising questions science can’t ignore.

You might think that bringing an animal back from extinction is a pipe dream, but one company is getting closer to bringing ...

A Nature study shows sperm from older fathers carry more disease-linked mutations, revealing how age and cell competition ...

A groundbreaking pig-to-human liver transplant offers hope for solving the global organ shortage, but major hurdles remain in ...

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 ...

MIT scientists have found a way to make gene editing far safer and more accurate — a breakthrough that could reshape how we ...

Clinicians and researchers continue to push back on unsupported claims about the causes of autism while new NIH projects aim to clarify its complex origins.