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

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

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 ...

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

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

The Khalifa Centre for Genetic Engineering & Biotechnology (KCGEB) continues to drive the UAE’s leadership in genomics and biotechnology by transforming scientific knowledge into practical solutions ...

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; ...