Humans have become very good at altering the basic building blocks of life to their advantage. Genetically modified foods are available at most grocery stores. Researchers use gene-editing tools every ...

Scientists from Macquarie University and the California Institute of Technology report the development of a novel method that could allow the genetic makeup of wild populations to be more safely ...

If you've ever seen a perfectly seedless watermelon or seed-free lemon and wondered if the fruit is genetically modified, ...

"Any genetic modification of wild populations is going to be controversial and would need careful study of potential environmental impacts," says Dr. Maselko. He points out that, while most research ...

Serif Biomedicines has emerged from stealth with $50 million in start-up funding. The new firm is developing what it calls “modified DNA” as a new class of therapeutics that may be better at ...

This Brush Up is sponsored by Cayman Chemical. Learn more about chemical inhibitors of histone modification. Histone modification affects how tightly DNA wraps around histone proteins, yielding ...

Scientists are researching ways to genetically modify plants and animals to be more resistant to threats like climate change. The IUCN is voting... Humans have become very good at altering the basic ...