The synthetic bacterium, named Syn57, has the most radically compressed genetic code ever built, opening the door to future ...

Earth's biodiversity is in crisis. An imminent "sixth mass extinction" threatens beloved and important wildlife. It also ...

Gene editing may hold the key to rescuing endangered species—not just by preserving them, but by restoring their lost genetic ...

Scientists using genetic engineering rather than traditional breeding to improve animal traits have traveled a much rockier road than their counterparts working on GMO plants. The first GMO food ...

Gene editing technologies—such as those used in agriculture and de-extinction projects—can be repurposed to offer what an ...

His company, the Chiron Corporation, contributed important scientific discoveries toward treatments for H.I.V., hepatitis B, ...

Genetic engineering has revolutionized the field of medicine by enabling the production of recombinant proteins, such as insulin and human growth hormone, in bacteria or other host organisms. Gene ...

An international research team suggests repurposing gene-editing technologies to restore genetic diversity in endangered species. This approach, integrating genetic engineering with traditional ...

“I am very happy to announce the launch of the Cell, Gene and Tissue Engineering Center with support from Provost Weber. The Center will build on existing strengths in SEAS to enhance our research ...