As the world becomes increasingly interconnected and complex, experts have been contemplating possible doomsday scenarios ...

Researchers confirmed that sperm accumulate mutations over the years, increasing the risk of transmitting diseases to ...

The world’s largest network of environmental groups approved the exploration of genetic engineering tools to aid the ...

Following the vote at the IUCN World Conservation Congress, members have rejected a moratorium on genetic engineering of wild ...

Researchers have understood for decades that some forms of deafness are inherited, yet until now, few of those genetic clues ...

Scientists from the University of Sheffield are investigating how plants can accelerate their own evolution through a process of "natural genetic engineering." Researchers from the University of ...

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 ...

Genetic engineering is a key technology for boosting agricultural yields. However, it still has a bad reputation. Sandro Marcos denies choosing Bojie Dy, says parties met for 'plenty of weeks' ...

Many people are skeptical of genetic engineering, and especially of genetically modified organisms (GMOs) in food, even though innovations like drought-resistant wheat and insect-resistant corn ...

Some people build fences or plant flowers in their backyards. Others build contraptions that raise more questions than answers. Whether it’s a trash can full of sweet tea, a DIY pool wrapped in ...

In a giant feat of genetic engineering, scientists have created bacteria that make proteins in a radically different way than all natural species do. By Carl Zimmer At the heart of all life is a code.