Specific genetic modifications allowed the lung to survive the body’s hyperacute rejection, where the body attacks the organ, within a few hours.

A grim reminder of the risks and ethical dilemmas posed by genetic engineering was the so-called “Frankenstein” mouse with human genes inserted in its DNA.

A Chinese company, calling itself ‘the organ factory of the future,’ has humanized a pig through genetic engineering to ...

Horses have played a critical role in shaping human society, but scientists are still piecing together the story of their ...

Human genetic engineering has always been the stuff of science-fiction novels and blockbuster Hollywood films. Except that it is no longer confined to books and movies. Scientists and doctors are ...

But to their knowledge, this is the first study that has tested gene therapy on a heart disease model in non-human primates. The team also believes that this approach may be particularly effective for ...

Reaching New Heights with Genetic Engineering Techniques From genetically modified mosquitoes to clinical therapies, learn how scientists apply gene editing techniques to answer a range of important ...