My greatest genetic engineering fear: that we'll try to erase our flaws
Read now →Deciding what's a flaw is more complicated than it seems
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.
What a strange case of scientific déjà vu showed us about the dangers of plastics
Read now →New research shows that BPA-free plastic might still be harmful
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What is genetic modification?
Read now →It's surprisingly difficult to pin down a conclusive definition
This is how the light from your phone breaks your internal clock
Read now →It's not just sleep: circadian rhythms influence your metabolism, circulation and psychology, too
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Feeding the world as the climate changes will depend on genetic engineering
Read now →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
Read now →Optogenetics lets us probe the inner workings of cells with unprecedented precision
Like dogs? They're genetically modified organisms (from a certain point of view)
Read now →Humanity's best friend, like crops and livestock, are the product of centuries of manipulation
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