The return of the long-extinct wooly mammoth or dodo bird may sound like a storyline straight out of science fiction. It’s not. Several de-extinction projects all share an ambitious aim to resurrect ...

The field of genetic engineering has amassed a huge toolbox: massive online datasets, gene editing tools, and genomic sequencing that is quick and cheap. The missing piece of the puzzle, according to ...

Holly has a degree in Medical Biochemistry from the University of Leicester. Her scientific interests include genomics, personalized medicine, and bioethics.View full profile Holly has a degree in ...

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 ...

Changes to Australian food safety regulations, which came into force this month, open the door to new kinds of gene-edited meats on the market. Gene-edited chickens are already in development in ...