The light-activated genetic switch could be used to turn genes on and off in gene therapies

Myriad benefits include 90 percent suppression of pests, severely limited spraying and damage to crops

Recently published study of recycled wastewater did not focus on its safety-which has long been established-but rather its taste

Some key molecular interactions are stimulated by movement which guide the cells of the embryo to build a robust yet malleable skeleton

Discovery of a single gene, LGF1, that controls the surface properties of rice

Study highlights the potential of mosquito gene-modification to combat malaria

Filippo Menczer joins 15 prominent academics in call for greater research into the spread of misinformation online

Technique allows scientists to create atomically-thin fabrics

Trees in the tropics, especially important for the planet, face increasing threats

Discovery suggests the possibility of non-invasive metabolic monitoring for use in research and development of improved therapeutics

Warming-induced plankton growth near Antarctica will impair marine food chain

How empathic we are is not just a result of our upbringing and experience but also partly a result of our genes