Rosie Mestel
What was CRISPR before humans ‘discovered’ it for use in gene editing?
[T]here is a less sequins-and-glitter side to CRISPR that’s just as alluring to anyone thirsty to understand the natural world ...
CRISPR’s long ‘natural history’ in microbes predated its recent ‘miracle’ applications
It is the dazzling star of the biotech world: a powerful new tool that can deftly and precisely alter the ...
Genetic modification strains old food and drug laws
The following is an excerpt. When is a fish not a fish but a drug? When government regulators take old ...
GM foods strain old FDA and USDA laws
When is a fish not a fish but a drug? When government regulators take old laws and twist themselves into ...
Genetically modified foods: Who has to tell?
The following is an edited excerpt. Consumers who believe they have a right to know whether their food contains genetically ...
DNA study sheds light on aboriginal Australians’ heritage
The following is an excerpt. When modern humans left Africa as far back as 70,000 years ago, they dispersed across ...
Scientists plan to engineer gluten-free wheat
People with serious gluten allergies such as celiac disease now have only one tried-and-true option: swear off all foods containing ...
Scientists confirm safety and benefits of genetically modified crops
There is widespread agreement among scientists that genetically modified plants are not only safe, but also better for the environment ...
Chilling effect of FDA slowness on approving GM animals that would lead to sustainable foods
A salmon with designer DNA has been in regulatory limbo since the Food and Drug Administration concluded that the fish ...
Scientists fret over FDA slowness on genetically altered animals
Scientists have created a genetically modified milk that lacks a key protein involved in triggering allergies — an impressive technical ...
Genome of ancient Denisovans may help clarify human evolution
Our ancestors didn't walk alone: Neanderthals and other ancient peoples shared Earth with them tens of thousands of years ago ...
Gene helps rice grow in phosphorus-poor soils
Rice, like all plants, needs phosphorus to grow. But there's a problem for this crop, the most important calorie source ...
Older fathers pass on more new genetic mutations to offspring
Men who become fathers later in life pass on more brand-new genetic mutations to their offspring, a study has found ...
Bananas and genetic engineering: Past, present and future
Scientists are fighting to protect the hundreds of bananas and plantains people eat around the world from a blizzard of ...
