Genetic engineering, also known as genetic modification, is a set of technologies used to change the genetic makeup of cells, including the transfer of genes within and across species boundaries to .
Influential inventions often combine existing tools in new ways.
Microorganisms are increasingly being engineered to manufacture valuable compounds ranging from medicines and food ingredients to biofuels and industrial chemicals.
Sherry Gao, Tyler Daniel (pictured) and their coauthors developed a new tool that can simultaneously and independently edit multiple genes and regulate their expression.
Nanoparticles are widely used in medicine to deliver drugs, genes or imaging agents to specific parts of the body.
The modification of the genetic makeup of cells.
The discovery of CRISPR-Cas9’s gene-editing prowess revolutionized genetic engineering just over a decade ago.
Gene editing and metabolic engineering offer strategies to maintain vitamins and minerals in staple crops as CO₂ levels rise .
Explore the complex balance of risks and benefits in gene drives, a powerful tool in genetic engineering and disease control.
Fifty years ago today, scientists met to set safety limits on the new field of genetic engineering.