In the 22nd century, manipulation of the human genome became commonplace. Techniques of genetic engineering advanced to the point where the rich could custom-build fetuses that grew into stronger, ...

Researchers have understood for decades that some forms of deafness are inherited, yet until now, few of those genetic clues ...

The influenza A virus (IAV) has been the cause of six major flu pandemics, responsible for 50 to 100 million deaths globally.

A new study in the Journal of Hepatology reports on an auxiliary liver xenotransplant from a genetically engineered pig to a ...

New research has uncovered a mechanism for parents to pass down longevity, to their progeny, via changes to their lysosome ...

The Influenza A virus (IAV) has been the cause of six major flu pandemics, responsible for 50 to 100 million deaths globally.

Half a century ago, the first genetically modified organism ushered in a new era of biological innovation. To mark this anniversary, here are eight milestone GMOs. Many have had, or are poised to have ...

The global conservation community is debating whether to ban the release of genetically modified organisms into the wild.

This is a preview. Log in through your library . Abstract Genetic effects from radiation have been observed in a number of species to date. However, observations in humans are nearly nonexistent. In ...

Human lung alveolus chip infection model enables investigation of viral replication, inflammatory responses, and genetic off-target effects of a novel ...