Traditional breeding and genetic modification methods have struggled to keep pace with the rapid evolution of plant viruses.

Australia's first genetically modified banana has been tweaked to protect it from a disease that's on the verge of wiping out ...

Researchers have uncovered genetic elements that drive the rapid development of marsupials' facial features.

The goal of gene therapy is to permanently cure hereditary diseases. One of the most promising technologies for this is the ...

What if a single test could simultaneously contribute to the diagnosis, characterization, and treatment guidance of childhood ...

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Bill Gates's comments on genetics as "code" have reignited debate over genetic engineering, intellectual property, and the ...

In a breakthrough for animal health and biosecurity, scientists at the Roslin Institute have successfully developed pigs ...

Farmers may soon be able to reprogramme their crops to withstand pests, diseases and climate stress using a microbial ...