A Brief History of Gene Editing
In just over 40 years, we've gone from simple modifications to the development of a gene drive that could eradicate an entire species.
Genetic Engineering
Genetically Modifying Organisms in the Wild
A new genetic engineering technology could help fight malaria, but can it be used responsibly?
Why the Future of Drugs Is in Genetically Engineered Microbes
Though a new generation of genetically engineered microbes is raising fears about home-brew heroin, a technology de-coupled from the whims of growing seasons could also mean cheaper, legal drugs.
Redesigning Crops for the 21st Century
The world needs to double its food supply, and scientists have proposed a major genetic engineering program to make it happen.
Designer Babies Aren't Coming Anytime Soon
Genetically engineered babies raise a host of disturbing, science fiction-worthy ethical questions, but we have a more mundane and much more urgent issue to consider: safety.