The return of the long-extinct wooly mammoth or dodo bird may sound like a storyline straight out of science fiction. It’s not. Several de-extinction projects all share an ambitious aim to resurrect ...

Gene editing is now reaching the mainstream, ushering in a new era of genetic manipulation. Traditionally, inserting or deleting entire genes, regulating their expression, and altering specific ...

When it comes to sci-fi movies, “Gattaca” is one that’s really stuck with people. Directed by Andrew Niccol and hitting ...

In a giant feat of genetic engineering, scientists have created bacteria that make proteins in a radically different way than all natural species do. By Carl Zimmer At the heart of all life is a code.

Sarepta Therapeutics, a global biotechnology company engineering precision medicine solutions for rare diseases, is building a significant R&D operation in the emerging life science hub of Columbus, ...

The human genome is driving healthcare innovation, and the biopharmaceutical industry is increasingly focusing research and development centered on understanding the role of genetics in health and ...

Should we genetically modify wild lions? Of course not, might be your instant response. But what if lions were being wiped out by a devastating disease introduced by people? What if the genetic change ...

The future of personalized medicine is rapidly becoming a reality, powered by advances in genetic testing and healthcare. Once limited to research labs, genetic insights are now transforming how ...

A self-identified nerd, the entrepreneur told us that he views a stunt like the Star Trek petition less about generating publicity for the company (although it obviously does that) and more about ...