FDA removes restrictions on genetically modified salmonThis is in spite of a lawsuit hoping to block the fast-growing fish.By J. Fingas, 03.10.2019
China detains scientist who claims to have made gene-edited babiesHe Jiankui is under house arrest.By J. Fingas, 12.30.2018
Chinese scientist claims he edited babies' genes with CRISPRThe technique is controversially being used to prevent HIV being passed on.By S. Shah, 11.26.2018
CRISPR editing may help turn a wild berry into a farmable cropGenetic tweaks could make groundcherries common in your grocery store.By J. Fingas, 10.02.2018
Tomorrow's transplant organs could come from human-pig hybridsNever mind the mice with miniature human brains.By A. Tarantola, 07.25.2018
Science takes a step toward coding virus-resistant human cellsThere are many challenges to making this a reality.By J. Fingas, 05.01.2018
Genetic engineering creates an unnaturally blue flowerIt hints at a future where scientists can customize plants at will.By J. Fingas, 07.31.2017
I bio-engineered glowing beer and it hasn’t killed me (yet)CRISPR is a DNA-editing tool that could cure cancer, and I wasted its potential on beer.By T. O'Brien, 05.31.2017
Scientists take a big step toward creating custom organismsThey've found a method for rewriting large chunks of DNA.By J. Fingas, 05.30.2017
Researchers genetically engineer Salmonella to eat brain tumorsThis is the first time you'll actually want a case of food poisoning.By A. Tarantola, 01.11.2017
Genetically modified mice could sniff out harmful chemicalsNew research hopes to map out the human olfactory system while enhancing mice in the process.By A. Dalton, 07.08.2016
CRISPR gene-editing approved for first human trialsBacked by Sean Parker, researchers aim to reprogram T cells to fight cancer. By S. Dent, 06.22.2016
Researchers have engineered monkeys with Parkinson's diseaseIt's a controversial use of genetic engineering that could lead to major breakthroughs.By A. Dalton, 06.15.2016
Gene-modified autistic monkeys could lead to a cure for humansThe controversial approach may show whether gene editing can fix a major disorder.By J. Fingas, 01.25.2016
UCSB engineers proteins that make silicon, leads hipsters to insist on organically-grown computersBy J. Fingas, 06.08.2012
Scientists produce laser light from human kidney cells, we get in touch with our inner CyclopsBy A. Toor, 06.13.2011