The pests' female offspring die during the caterpillar life stage.

Scientists release genetically engineered moths for first time

Bugging Out

Researchers have released into the wild a strain of genetically engineered diamondback moths that could suppress the pest population in a sustainable way.

Scientists Release Genetically Engineered Moths for First Time

Of course, the release of any genetically engineered organism into the wild brings with it a slew of concerns.

"This study raises several urgent concerns."

Scientists splice spider gene into fungus to kill mosquitoes

A fungus genetically modified to produce a spider toxin that quickly kills mosquitoes could help end the spread of malaria.

Scientists Splice Spider Gene Into Fungus to Kill Mosquitoes

It could help end malaria — but some worry at what cost.

The fish grow twice as fast as typical salmon.

FDA allows genetically modified salmon imports in the US

Freaky Fish

The FDA announced Friday it would allow aquaculture company AquaBounty Technologies to import genetically engineered (GE) salmon eggs.

FDA Allows Genetically Modified Salmon Imports in the US

Some are ready to take a bite, others call it a "Frankenfish."

"I was skeptical the entire way, but you can really see the difference."

Scientists are gene-hacking plants to make them enormous

Swole Plants

Researchers are gene-hacking plants to make them gigantic. The idea is that it could vastly increase food yields for farmers.

Scientists Are Gene-Hacking Plants to Make Them Enormous

Huge edible plants could feed more people.

To raise 80,000 wooly mammoths, George Church will need a lot of elephants.

Glimpse: How an army of resurrected mammoths could curb global warming

Sci-Fi Visions

George Church wants to raise 80,000 wooly mammoths from the dead. To do that, he'll have to invent artificial wombs first.

Glimpse: How An Army of Resurrected Mammoths Could Curb Global Warming

Genetic engineering isn't known for its ability to scale.

You can now genetically engineer your own mutant frogs for $499

Hard Science

A famed biohackers is selling a kit that allows anyone to genetically engineer mutant frogs that are more massive than their natural counterparts.

You Can Now Genetically Engineer Your Own Mutant Frogs For $499

A well-known biohacker wants to help you channel your inner geneticist. 

They could be in the wild before the end of the month.

Genetically engineered mosquitoes are about to fly free in Africa

Health & Medicine

An African nation has agreed to let researchers release genetically engineered mosquitoes into the wild as part of a plan to eradicate malaria.

Genetically Engineered Mosquitoes Are About to Fly Free in Africa

This is the first step of a long-term plan to eradicate malaria from the region.

The research could help us get to the bottom of why some species have more chromosomes than others.

Engineers use CRISPR to create a new species with just one chromosome

Two teams of researchers have used gene-editing tool CRISPR to decrease the number of chromosomes in baker's yeast from 16 to one or two.

Engineers Use CRISPR to Create a New Species With Just One Chromosome

For yeast, one chromosome works about as well as 16.

Engineers Use CRISPR to Create A New Species With Just One Chromosome

If Fido can live to 50 and still look like a puppy, why can't you be 130 with the body of a 22 year old?

De-aging doggo: Harvard startup wants to give goodest dogs longer lives

George Church's startup Rejuvenate will seek to reverse aging in mice and in dogs, with the goal of doing the same in humans one day.

De-Aging Doggo: Harvard Startup Wants to Give Goodest Dogs Longer Lives

All dogs are good dogs. But, at least for now, not all dogs are young dogs. 

Would you eat beef that came from a genetically-modified cow?

Changing regulations mean genetically modified meat could soon be on your plate

Earth & Energy

Biotech lobbyists and companies are trying to push regulation of genetically edited animals from the FDA to the USDA, which has more lenient rules.

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