A new CRISPR approach can control genes without cutting DNA, opening a safer path for treating genetic diseases. A newly ...

In 2026, disability advocates want expanded access to primary and emergency care — and influence new debates around genetic ...

We've made some great strides in understanding the human genome, but before we can tackle genetic engineering, we have some ...

Biologist Charles Darwin began crafting his theory of evolution on a trip to the Galapagos Islands, where he discovered animals had developed unique traits that varied from island to island. Nearly ...

Gene editing is now reaching the mainstream, ushering in a new era of genetic manipulation. Traditionally, inserting or deleting entire genes, regulating their expression, and altering specific ...

An international scientific team says gene editing technologies can be repurposed to provide a transformative solution for restoring genetic diversity and saving endangered species. In an article ...

Genetic engineering is moving from science fiction to reality with breakthroughs that could cure diseases and reshape ...

Back in 2009, I wrote about a new company called 23andMe, which would take a sample of your DNA and tell you all sorts of interesting stuff about yourself. The company sent me a complimentary test; ...

Researchers at the University of Maine are theorizing that human beings may be in the midst of a major evolutionary shift—driven not by genes, but by culture. "Human evolution seems to be changing ...

Rice research stands at the forefront of efforts to bolster global food security in the face of intensifying abiotic stresses due to climate change and ...