One of the most revolutionary tools in cutting-edge medicine is a molecular scalpel so precise that it can modify defective ...

Scientists are researching ways to genetically modify plants and animals to be more resistant to threats like climate change.

DNA replication is a fundamental biological process that enables the accurate duplication of an organism’s genetic material. This intricate mechanism ensures that each new cell receives a complete set ...

Researchers describe minimal versatile genetic perturbation technology (mvGPT). Capable of precisely editing genes, activating gene expression and repressing genes all at the same time, the technology ...

Mitochondrial diseases affect approximately 1 in 5,000 people worldwide, causing debilitating symptoms ranging from muscle weakness to stroke-like episodes. Some of these conditions result from ...

In a groundbreaking study, scientists have discovered a way to manipulate the very fabric of life by using light to reshape DNA strands. This innovative approach provides new insights into the ...

Some conservation groups are calling for an effective ban on genetic modification, but others say these technologies are ...