GEN editors discuss both the news and history of DNA and genetic engineering. We present a recap of the 50 th anniversary of the Asilomar conference, delving into some of the history from the 1975 ...

First, scientists have to understand where plants store selenium—whether the leaves, stems, roots, flowers or seeds—and then attempt to trace the exact genetic code that directs them to do so.

Developmental biologist Zhi-kun Li of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, first author of the new study, said it represents "a notable accomplishment in mammalian genetic engineering." He said the ...

But it is not only the toad that is ripe for genetic engineering. A team at the University of Melbourne, led by Andrew Pask, has partnered with Colossal Biosciences, a genetics company in Dallas ...

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When they removed CAX gene from plants using genetic engineering, the plants were more tolerant to low-oxygen stress (anoxia) and flooding than when the gene was active. Altered calcium transport ...

As the human population continues to explode, the need for efficient crop growth also expands. While there have been great strides in plant genetics and modification, there is still much to be ...

Genetic testing is a type of medical testing process that is used to detect genetic mutations, or variations in your DNA, chromosomes, or proteins, that are associated with genetic disorders.

Genetic engineering continues to fuel controversy as Oregon’s canola policy debate returns to the Legislature, though farmers say they’re near consensus on other regulatory questions.

Credit: Technology Networks. While the accuracy of HDR over NHEJ is advantageous, in order to guide repair, HDR requires a homologous sequence or, in the case of genetic engineering, a template with ...

More than 2 billion people worldwide face micro­nutrient deficiencies. Traditional breeding and genetic engineering can amp up those nutrients, and rice has been an obvious target. “More than ...