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Conventional methods of breeding such as selective breeding and crossbreeding might tag certain unwanted traits alongside desired characteristics. In genetic modification, however, the genome of an ...

Genetic modification of human embryos is "essential" and should be allowed so scientists can better understand basic biology, according to a new report. The call has been made by the Hinxton Group, a ...

On a farm in the southern American state of Virginia, Dr David Ayares and his research teams are breeding genetically-modified pigs to transplant their organs into human patients. Revivicor, the ...

A genetically modified salmon has been approved for human consumption by Canadian food regulators, making it the first genetically modified animal to be allowed for sale at grocery stores in Canada.

Humans have selectively bred animals and crops since the beginning of agriculture, but advances in biotechnology have provided genetic tools to select specific traits. First applied to animals in the ...

Scientists have spent decades trying to engineer pig tissue so that it would not be rejected by the human body You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account ...

Chinese scientists have created genetically modified cows that can produce “human” milk by introducing human genes into 200 cows. Human milk has nutrients that help boost babies’ immune systems, and ...

Humans surprisingly share a significant portion of their DNA with diverse life forms, from chimpanzees (98.8%) and bonobos (98.7%) to gorillas (98.4%) and even bananas (60%). This genetic overlap ...