Humans have become very good at altering the basic building blocks of life to their advantage. Genetically modified foods are available at most grocery stores. Researchers use gene-editing tools every ...

To many working biologists, DNA-modifying enzymes are tools, not unlike a pair of molecule-sized scissors. To Dr. Barry Stoddard, a professor in the Basic Sciences division at Fred Hutch, these ...

Scientists have recently discovered an innovative approach to data storage by harnessing the natural capabilities of DNA. This groundbreaking method promises to revolutionize how we store vast amounts ...

A biologist holds a green and golden bell frog, an endangered species, at the research center of Macquarie University in Sydney. Some scientists are using gene-editing tools to try and protect frogs ...