The rise of gene-edited embryos has raised a myriad of ethical questions. It involves altering DNA to prevent disease or even to choose specific traits using a method known as CRISPR. In 2018, Chinese ...

Genetic tests are making their way into primary care settings — for example, Danville, Pa.-based Geisinger will offer DNA sequencing to 1,000 patients in June and Sioux Falls, S.D.-based Sanford ...

Gene therapy is defined as the treatment of disease by transfer of genetic material into cells, to prevent, treat and potentially even cure a disease. Gene therapies can work by several mechanisms: 1) ...

EU to allow food altered using genetic engineering techniques to be sold without special labeling under a new framework.

Hundreds of scientists, doctors, bioethicists, patients, and others started gathering in London Monday for the Third International Summit on Human Genome Editing. The summit this week will debate and ...