Right now, genetic engineering requires access to a high tech biolab and that's keeping the technology from falling into novice hands. And only a few people know how to tinker with DNA right now.

The rapid development of genetic engineering technologies has created multiple opportunities for treating genetic diseases and improving human health. However, genetic engineering technology poses ...

Fast new, one-step genetic engineering technology Date: May 22, 2013 Source: American Chemical Society Summary: A new, streamlined approach to genetic engineering drastically reduces the time and ...

Scientists can now make precise, specific changes in the DNA of primates using a new technology first identified in bacteria. Not only will this usher in an age where animal models for human diseases ...

They published their work in Science in 2012, but not before patenting the technology as a tool for genetic engineering.

Is genetic engineering advantageous or disadvantageous for humanity? This question was originally answered on Quora by Adriana Heguy.

Researchers have discovered a pair of proteins that block the CRISPR-Cas9 system that has revolutionized the field of genetic engineering. Their discovery allows research and applications ...

Last week, a new study was released confirming that scientists had successfully modified human embryos to eliminate a genetic defect. We asked you for your questions.

The breakthrough in question relates to human genetic engineering. This has long been a theoretical possibility assumed to be decades away from practicality. In the last several years this has ...

Powerful genetic engineering technology could fight invasive species—but scientists warn that battle comes with risks.