The rise of gene-edited embryos has raised a myriad of ethical questions. It involves altering DNA to prevent disease or even to choose specific traits using a method known as CRISPR. In 2018, Chinese ...

Despite the importance of GoF modifications, they have sometimes faced misplaced concerns or opposition that could lead to their being overregulated or even banned.

Yes, let's label all genetically modified foods ("Battle over GMO food labels in its final stages," Jan. 24). Let's begin with common wheat. The crop in those "amber waves of grain," Triticum aestivum ...

It's now been several months since Chinese geneticist He Jiankui announced to the world that he had genetically modified human embryos which were then carried to term and resulted in twin girls. His ...

Plant scientists have used a standard "gene gun" since 1988 to genetically modify crops for better yield, nutrition, pest resistance and other valuable traits. Subscribe to our newsletter for the ...

The genetic code is the recipe for life, and provides the instructions for how to make proteins, generally using just 20 ...

Researchers have developed a way to improve crop quality without needing to create special genetically modified plants. The new technique relies on a spray that introduces bioactive molecules into ...

The cell and gene therapy CRO market presents growth opportunities driven by FDA-approved therapies, over 90 global approvals, and 3,500 trials across 16 therapeutic areas, primarily in North America.

No. We cannot know what the optimum characteristics are for life on Mars. We may think that we understand the various Martian environments, but it is certain that our knowledge is incomplete. Also, ...