Like recombinant DNA before it, gene editing has the potential to transform medicine, agriculture and more. CRISPR is now used by thousands of biologists in labs across the globe. A revolution in food ...

Mosquitoes cause around a million deaths per year. So, scientists are coming up with genetic engineering techniques that ...

The corn earworm causes the loss of more than 76,000 bushels of corn in the United States annually, and there is mounting evidence that increasingly extreme weather events and temperatures will ...

As climate change and pests put increasing pressure on forests, the right forest management practices are emerging as key to preserving biodiversity. A recent study published in Forest Ecosystems ...

South African lab technician Nozipho Mlotshwa was waiting for the test results for a potential HIV vaccine, which has eluded scientists for decades, when the order came from USAID to stop work. The fi ...

Fairtrade, Rainforest Alliance, Organic, Bird Friendly… Certification labels for products like chocolate or coffee offer a guarantee of sustainability, but how sustainable are they really? Is paying a ...

The coypu has become a real nightmare for European ecosystems. This harmless-looking exotic animal has rapidly invaded many ...