What is genetic modification?
It's surprisingly difficult to pin down a conclusive definition
Massive Science Report № 1
We've gathered a team of geneticists, biologists, and environmental scientists to bring you the most up-to-date report on the science, history, and safety of genetically-modified organisms.
Like dogs? They're genetically modified organisms (from a certain point of view)
Humanity's best friend, like crops and livestock, are the product of centuries of manipulation
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My greatest genetic engineering fear: that we'll try to erase our flaws
Deciding what's a flaw is more complicated than it seems
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Feeding the world as the climate changes will depend on genetic engineering
CRISPR and other tech could help us produce more food, but only if we drop the GMO stigma
How scientists use light to manipulate cells with the flick of a switch
Optogenetics lets us probe the inner workings of cells with unprecedented precision