On June 28, 2012, the most significant scientific breakthrough of the first quarter of the 21st century was announced to the ...

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Genetic editing holds promise to treat incurable diseases, but the most popular method - CRISPR - sometimes does more harm than good. A new study from University of California San Diego and Yale ...

“In the scientific community, we are focused on developing therapeutics that are safer … that could really benefit patients the most.” Though gene editing and CRISPR have been around for decades, it ...

In an era where headlines—not just hypotheses—shape science, visibility can elevate—or endanger. From de-extinction startups to CRISPR livestreams, scientists now navigate peer review, public scrutiny ...

When startup Pairwise launched Conscious Greens, a line of CRISPR-edited mustard greens, consumers got to experience something new. By reducing the greens’ natural wasabi-like bite, the team created a ...