The modification of the genetic makeup of cells. Genetic engineering modifies the DNA in cells to alter their behavior. In 1953, the discovery of the DNA double helix, technically deoxyribonucleic ...

Humans have it. So does Drosophila. But not yeast. That "it" is a small pause at the start of gene activity—a brief molecular halt that may have helped life evolve from simple cells to complex animals ...

Type V and VI CRISPR/Cas systems have emerged as promising cutting-edge diagnostic tools for nucleic acid detection. Nevertheless, the challenge of low target concentrations necessitates ...

A classic computer game series may hold one of the most important lessons for the world’s newest, most controversial ...

Analyzing stochastic cell-to-cell variability can potentially reveal causal interactions in gene regulatory networks.

Wake Tech celebrated the “Best Day Ever” on Saturday, hosting its largest fall commencement ceremony in history and honoring ...

The Khalifa Centre for Genetic Engineering & Biotechnology (KCGEB) continues to drive the UAE’s leadership in genomics and biotechnology by transforming scientific knowledge into practical solutions ...

The ‘simple and gentle’ test can return a result in just 26 minutes according to NHS Scotland (Joe Giddens/PA) A “simple” genetic test for newborn babies that will help prevent deafness caused by a ...

Higher yields, greater resilience to climatic changes or diseases—the demands on crop plants are constantly growing. To address these challenges, researchers of Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) ...

When roundworms stop reproducing, they can still move and function normally but lose their ability to detect certain food ...

A "simple" genetic test for newborns that will help to prevent deafness caused by a common antibiotic is to be rolled out across Scotland. Doctors often prescribe Gentamicin to babies showing signs of ...

Genetic engineering is moving from the lab bench into clinics, farms, and even family planning decisions, promising to change ...