Conservation scientists are racing against time, as hundreds of animal and plant species edge closer to extinction each year ...

Bill Gates's comments on genetics as "code" have reignited debate over genetic engineering, intellectual property, and the ...

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How to choose the embryo with the most developmental potential is a very important topic in the field of assisted ...

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Rays (Batoidea) comprise a highly diverse group of cartilaginous fishes that inhabit ecosystems from shallow coastal areas to the pelagic ocean. They play ...

Women are significantly more likely than men to develop Alzheimer's disease. Earlier age at menopause is associated with a ...

Some scientists looking to preserve vulnerable species have turned to a controversial technique: synthetic biology. This ...

Researchers at Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU) have developed a remarkable new way for making human body cells ...

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

EMBL researchers created SDR-seq, a next-generation tool that decodes both DNA and RNA from the same cell. It finally opens ...