A new zoological discovery has been announced, with the description of a new genus and species of freshwater crab belonging ...

Bill Gates addresses African heads of state in this 2019 file photo. His recent “Seeds and Code” remarks have renewed debate over biotechnology, genetic engineering, and corporate control of food ...

The newly constructed G D Naidu Flyover on Avinashi Road will soon be equipped with AI-based cameras. These cameras are designed to monitor traffic violations such as speeding, driving without helmets ...

Breast cancer affects many women globally. While most cases are random, some stem from inherited genes like BRCA1 and BRCA2. A family history of breast cancer, especially at a young age, raises ...

At a meeting of top conservation groups this week, a bioethics question took center stage: Should scientists be allowed to tinker with the genes of wild plants and animals? The tentative consensus so ...

When you grow up in your biological family, you rarely stop to notice the little familiarities surrounding you. A laugh that sounds just like your father’s. A facial expression that mirrors your ...

Should we genetically modify wild lions? Of course not, might be your instant response. But what if lions were being wiped out by a devastating disease introduced by people? What if the genetic change ...

Biologist Charles Darwin began crafting his theory of evolution on a trip to the Galapagos Islands, where he discovered animals had developed unique traits that varied from island to island. Nearly ...

Genetic engineering is a key technology for boosting agricultural yields. However, it still has a bad reputation. Sandro Marcos denies choosing Bojie Dy, says parties met for 'plenty of weeks' ...

In a giant feat of genetic engineering, scientists have created bacteria that make proteins in a radically different way than all natural species do. By Carl Zimmer At the heart of all life is a code.

Cock Van Oosterhout receives funding from the Royal Society for conservation genomics work on threatened bird species in Mauritius, and a donation by the Colossal Foundation for conservation genomic ...