Fair play, victory earned through internal factors such as skill, strategy, and effort, becomes blurred when science and technology offer shortcuts to success. Lance Armstrong, once revered as the ...

Genetic modification promises miracles, yet its dangers could reshape humanity in ways we never intended. Investigators seize luxury goods over alleged fraud Boy, 9, feels unwell after hike—parents ...

A genetic technology known as a gene drive could help prevent malaria by spreading genes in wild mosquitoes that stop them transmitting the parasite. Tests in a lab in Tanzania have now confirmed that ...

Changing an organism’s genome is a profound act, and the tools you use to make the changes don’t alleviate the need for responsible regulation. Unlike “traditional” genetically modified organisms (GMO ...

Discover how scientists are harnessing the power of CRISPR to precisely edit DNA, revolutionizing medicine and ethics as they rewrite the very code of life. Pixabay, PublicDomainPictures CRISPR ...

Should we genetically modify wild lions? Of course not, might be your instant response. But what if lions were being wiped out by a devastating disease introduced by people? What if the genetic change ...

CAR T cells are patient-derived, genetically engineered immune cells. They are "living drugs" and constitute a milestone in modern medicine. Equipping T cells, a key cell type of the immune system, ...

New research in C. elegans from scientists at Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI) helps explain how changes in the parents’ lysosomes that promote longevity are transferred to their offspring.

A safe, non-genetic method for expediting brain organoid growth aids disease research and prosthesis development. “This is a game-changer for brain research,” commented co-corresponding author Alysson ...

A new research programme will look into the ability to "temporarily programme plants" to support sustainable farming. Durham University has announced it will study a type of bacteria found in plant ...

Since its inception over ten years ago, CounterPunch covered the attempt to sell and market the genetic modified (GM) AquAdvantage salmon. Most CounterPunch readers will be happy to know that ...

Researchers hope that a better understanding of which genes contribute to excess weight could help with prevention starting in childhood. By Gina Kolata Researchers have known for decades that ...