In fact, one scientist claims that he's genetically engineered two babies using a revolutionary tool called Crispr. But what exactly is a "Crispr baby" anyway? Would you like to be 6 feet tall?

He Jiankui has announced a return to genetic research after his release from jail Dr He insists he will not create any more ...

This resulted in what are believed to be the first genetically modified babies ever born. The work sparked immediate criticism from He’s peers and the scientific community at large. Scientists ...

One of the world's leading scientists has sparked an ethical furore by calling for the law to be changed to allow the creation of genetically modified babies. Dr James Watson, whose pioneering ...

Increased exposure to glyphosate, one of the most widely used herbicides in the United States and much of the world, harms ...

Still, contemplation of these and other issues related to genetic engineering is important should the ability to create genetically enhanced humans ever arise.

After 35 years, the genetically engineered salmon saga has ended. AquaBounty has closed its genetically modified salmon ...

Fortunately, mice have approximately 97.5% of their working DNA in common with humans, and genetically engineered mice have become indispensable for investigating the genetics of diseases and ...

Main benefits: The food must contain no or minimal (less than 0.9 percent) genetically modified (or engineered) organisms, also called GMOs. • Manufacturers must work with independent ...