This special edition gathers expert insight on cancer, addiction, sustainability and biotechnology, showing how ...

We've made some great strides in understanding the human genome, but before we can tackle genetic engineering, we have some "chicken and egg" problems to figure out. Hosted by: Hank Green Huge thanks ...

In an early animal test, a new nasal-spray vaccine has shown promise against a variety of germs and a common allergen, ...

Antibiotic resistance is racing toward a global crisis, with “superbugs” projected to cause over 10 million deaths annually ...

Three-letter DNA “words” can decide whether a yeast cell cranks out a medicine efficiently or sputters along. The words are ...

A UCSF team finds a liver protein, released with exercise, that improves memory in aging and Alzheimer’s disease by repairing ...

Authorities said they're looking into genetic genealogy in the massive investigation into Nancy Guthrie's mysterious ...

Scientists in China have unveiled a breakthrough way to mass-produce powerful cancer-fighting immune cells in the lab. By ...

Biologists have engineered adeno-associated viruses that are better at capsid filling, potentially resulting in higher productivity.

Researchers at UC San Francisco have discovered a mechanism that could explain how exercise improves cognition by shoring up ...

Scientists have long sought to understand why some plants are fragrant powerhouses while others remain subtle. Now, a ...

Once a defining tree of eastern forests, the American chestnut was nearly erased by a foreign fungus within a few human generations. A genetically engineered line known as Darling 54 has now pushed ...