Approach that uses cell’s own strategy of liquid-liquid phase separation protects synthetic modifications from being washed away by the tide of cell growth.

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Tim Curry’s well known as an actor and was a legit rock star for a time. What you might not be aware of is Curry’s also really good around plants. His “Spamalot” musical mate Eric Idle did a blurb for ...

Scientist Kate Adamala doesn’t remember exactly when she realized her lab at the University of Minnesota was working on something potentially dangerous — so dangerous in fact that some researchers ...

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Humans have become very good at altering the basic building blocks of life to their advantage. Genetically modified foods are available at most grocery stores. Researchers use gene-editing tools every ...

IUCN has adopted the first-ever global policy on synthetic biology and nature conservation. The policy was adopted by IUCN’s highest decision-making body, its Members’ Assembly, comprising the Union's ...

Humans can genetically modify plants and animals to be more resilient to climate change and disease. But the scientific community is divided about whether the tool should be put to use in nature.

Jack Peachey is a features writer who's worked at Dualshockers and Game Rant. An animation nerd, his favourite games don't have a genre in common as much as they all have pretty pictures. When not ...

This is very exciting for us because lack of uniform, stable control has been one of the things that's been limiting our ability to build reliable systems in synthetic biology. When there are too many ...

One of the world’s most important nature groups is weighing a call for a moratorium on allowing genetically engineered plants or animals, such as canines edited to appear like extinct “dire wolves,” ...