The ability to select for traits that are brought about by multiple genes—rather than genetic diseases caused by a single mutation—is more far off and complicated than most people probably realize

An international team seeks to integrate diverse voices, experiences, and expertise into the scientific practices of ancient DNA research and foster better collaboration with indigenous communities

When it comes to modeling the early developmental processes of the human embryo, things become complicated

A researcher has developed a human rights-based approach to assess the ethics of genetic engineering

A new report captures the perspectives of industry, innovators, scholars, and the security community in the UK and US on what they view as the major emerging issues in the field

Examples of such technologies include using drugs or surgical techniques to treat criminals who have exhibited moral defects

"For the first time, an egg with abnormal mitochondria can be changed to contain mostly normal mitochondria from a healthy egg donor," professor says

The report concludes that clinical trials using heritable germline genome editing should be permitted, but the Center for Genetics and Society has some concerns

A national consortium of clinical geneticists is studying the ins and outs of potentially using genome sequencing for newborn health screenings and beyond

A new, still experimental, technique known as in vitro gametogenesis is poised to usher in the next era in reproductive and regenerative medicine.