genetic engineering

Lego blocks for precise gene editing

Gene editing, the molecular technique which allows DNA modifications, is evolving to an unprecedented precision. CRISPR-Cas9, the groundbreaking tool used in...

Will gene therapy save the banana?

Gene therapy is at the forefront of medical research, but...can it help us save a beloved fruit?

Engineering bacteria to save honey bees

Honey bees are essential industrious insects, which pollinate crops and help ensure you have enough food to eat. But their health is threatened by viruses and...

A novel treatment for inherited blinding eye diseases

The innovative molecular technique known as CRISPR/Cas9 opens new landscapes for treating genetic disorders otherwise incurable.

A new code for a new life

Plant genetic engineering makes treasure from trash

We have seen in recent years a massive leap forward in plant genetic engineering which holds great promise for future plant breeding. However, the genes that...

A Nobel Prize technique in the fight against cancer

Scientist are now able to modify the DNA of living organisms, thanks to the development of a new technology called CRISPR/Cas9. Recently, they designed a new...