In an unprecedented leap in scientific discovery, a new lifeform has been constructed using a mere 57 genetic instructions.

Genetic engineering is considered one of the most sophisticated scientific tools for changing the genetic blueprint of a living organism according to our suitable design. This attention-seeking branch ...

The return of the long-extinct wooly mammoth or dodo bird may sound like a storyline straight out of science fiction. It’s not. Several de-extinction projects all share an ambitious aim to resurrect ...

With CRISPR-Cas9 technology, humans can now rapidly change the evolutionary course of animals or plants by inserting genes that can easily spread through entire populations. An evolutionary geneticist ...

Anna and Jason Scharf in a field of canola at their farm near Amity, Ore. They and other canola growers hope restrictions on the crop will be allowed to sunset next year. Genetic engineering continues ...

Advances in genetic engineering have given rise to an era of foods—including genetically modified organisms (GMOs) and gene-edited foods—that promise to revolutionize the way we eat. Critics argue ...

Victoria Gray's life has been transformed by her treatment for sickle cell disease with the gene-editing technique called CRISPR. She's in London telling her story at a scientific summit. Some of the ...

In the 22nd century, manipulation of the human genome became commonplace. Techniques of genetic engineering advanced to the point where the rich could custom-build fetuses that grew into stronger, ...

Released in 1993, "Jurassic Park" remains a cinematic masterpiece that not only captivates audiences with its gripping storyline and breathtaking visuals but also raises thought-provoking questions ...