Some scientists looking to preserve vulnerable species have turned to a controversial technique: synthetic biology. This ...

I n recent years, the popularity of organic foods has soared as more people seek healthier, cleaner, and more environmentally friendly options. Organic foods are grown without syn ...

If you're looking to avoid chemicals and genetic alterations within your food, you will want to avoid restaurants that use ...

Is it okay to genetically engineer wild plants and animals? The International Union for Conservation of Nature voted in favor ...

Proponents of the use of synthetic biology say it could bring some species back from the brink of extinction and help fight ...

Wall St. Insights Many grain crops and some species of livestock have been genetically modified to improve their disease resistance and profitability.  GloFish are the first pets available for sale ...

From lab-grown sperm and eggs to 'virgin births', same-sex couples could have a multitude of options to choose from in mere ...

WINNIPEG — Genetically modified wheat is moving forward in the United States. On Sept. 23, the Argentine company that owns the technology signed a deal with the Colorado Wheat Research Foundation ...

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...