Genetic Modification
Eco-friendly fibers possible as silkworms spin spider silk for first time
"It can be utilized in the production of high-end clothing and even in the manufacturing of innovative ballistic vests," study author Junpeng Mi told Newsweek.
Transplant from pig to brain-dead man sparks breakthrough
In a breakthrough case, pig kidneys that had been genetically modified to reduce the risk of rejection worked just like human kidneys.
Sheep to be genetically engineered to produce less methane
The equivalent of $3.7 million is being spent to selectively breed sheep to burp and fart less of the greenhouse gas methane.
One-of-a-Kind albino panda spotted in China
The albino panda has only been spotted on camera once before in the Wolong National Nature Reserve in China's Sichuan province, and may be the only of its kind.
The Story of He Jiankui, Now Out of Jail After Editing DNA of Unborn Babies
Jiankui's widely condemned 2018 research was a key event in the murky ethical minefield of genetic modification.
Transgenic Glowing Fish Have Escaped Fish Farms and Are Multiplying
Zebrafish modified to glow in the dark have been found in Brazil's Atlantic Forest region.
Australia Might Genetically Modify Feral Cats Out of Existence
Report highlights the dire need to control its feral cat population and protect native wildlife.
How to Save America's Oranges From an Incurable Disease
We might be able to avoid the $50 glass of O.J. after all.
Latest Gene Therapy Signals Start of a New Medical Era
But these breakthroughs are not going to come cheap.
Mutant Pigs Are Being Bred on Farms in Cambodia
These pumped-up pigs are raising suspicions about mistreatment and renegade genetic engineering.
How Scorpion and Spider Venom Could Help Fight Malaria
Engineering a fungus with deadly venom could fight the mosquitoes carrying the lethal virus—and be safe for humans.
Meet the Scientist Bringing Gene Editing to Life
After the Patent and Trade Office ruled on a bitter patent dispute over a gene-editing technology, Doudna spoke with Newsweek about the decision and where she, and the science, go from here.
World's First Baby Born With Three Biological Parents
Abrahim Hassan shares DNA with his mother, an egg donor, and his father's sperm.
CRISPR Researchers Find New Way to Edit RNA
The discovery could be a new way to kill cancer cells.
It's Time to Talk About Playing God
The Human Code Foundation says the technology that will let us define what it means to be human is around the corner.
Rice That Fights Climate Change
Scientists are working on a strain of hyperefficient rice that reduces the effects of climate change and could help solve world hunger.
Britain Approves Genetic Modification of Human Embryos
Some say the technique could eventually be used to create "designer babies."
Chinese Researchers Use Genetic Modification to Make Buff Beagles
The technique used, CRISPR, has also been applied to altering human embryo DNA.
Wasps Have Genetically Modified Butterflies, Using Viruses
Certain wasps insert their DNA into caterpillars in order to subjugate them—but in the process, have given them selective advantages.
Building a Better Mosquito
The new insect would be introduced in the wild to supplant disease carriers with a harmless imposter.