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, ...

They detected clear chemical signatures in these remains, which indicated that lead exposure for these species dated back to at least two million years ago. Through high-precision laser-ablation ...

Almost 100 years ago, Carrie Buck was raped, labeled an “imbecile,” and sterilized by order of the state — all in the name of genetic progress. Today, we no longer use that word, but the dream of ...

Arc Institute, Gladstone Institutes, and University of California, San Francisco, scientists have developed an epigenetic ...

Regulators are supposed to abide by society's “bargain” with them: Civil servants are granted lifetime tenure and protected from political pressure and retaliation, and in return, they are supposed to ...

The world’s largest network of environmental groups approved the exploration of genetic engineering tools to aid in the ...

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 ...

Biotechnology used in agricultural science greatly affects our lives — from nurturing our bodies and feeding our families to mitigating the effects of climate change. Just one handful of healthy soil ...

When Homo sapiens and Neanderthals interbred, a genetic variation affecting red blood cells may have hindered reproduction in ...

The FDA has approved genetically engineered salmon for consumption. — -- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced today that it has approved the first genetically engineered animal ...

Some conservation groups are calling for an effective ban on genetic modification, but others say these technologies are ...