University of Adelaide researchers developed a realistic mathematical model to predict whether gene drives could be used to eradicate populations of invasive mice from islands
Though most scientists say they're safe, GMOs still face fierce opposition from critics. But what about the federal agencies that can approve or shoot down modified crops headed for consumers?
Researchers reveal daunting challenges to changing the DNA of entire populations of species via the most promising techniques available today to produce "gene drive"
The results have implications for public engagement across other controversial science issues, such as nuclear energy, climate change, vaccination, and water fluoridation, study's authors say
Project is the first reported demonstration of genetically transforming grasses to supercharge their ability to remove contamination from the environment