genetic modification

Genetic modification: Nothing wrong with correcting God’s mistakes

ScienceJohnjoe McFadden | 2016-02-05 00:00:00

The announcement that scientists are to be allowed to edit the DNA of human embryos will no doubt provoke an avalanche of warnings from...

Scientists caution against dangers of genetic modification

ScienceSarah Wild | 2016-02-05 00:00:00

After the United Kingdom gave scientists the green light to genetically modify human embryos, it is likely that other countries will follow suit,...

Scientists genetically modify human embryos in controversial world first

ScienceIan Sample | 2015-04-24 00:00:00

The work raises fresh questions over whether restrictions should be placed on a new wave of genetic techniques that are rapidly gaining ground in labs...

Designer GM bugs now safer than ever

ScienceIan Sample | 2015-01-23 00:00:00

In a drive to improve the environmental safety of genetically modified (GM) organisms, scientists have created the first GM microbes that can only...

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