Genetic engineering
Watch Genetically Modified Zika-Fighting Mosquitoes Released From a Van
Like an ice-cream truck—one that distributes genetically-modified, disease-fighting insects instead of sweet treats.
Genetic Editing Could Cause the Next Cold War
If China pursues human genetic enhancement and the US retreats under a conservative government, it could create a divide between the modified and the not, sewing the seeds of global conflict.
MIT Develops Portable Device That Spits Out Drugs On-Demand
The new microbioreactor could be big news for medicine in the developing world.
Americans Are Afraid of Biohacking, Even When It’s Good For You
A new survey from Pew Research Center underscores America’s technophobia.
A Bioethicist Argues for Engineering Babies That Will Have an Easy Life
Bioethicist Julian Savulescu reckons there's nothing wrong with genetically engineering a child that'll have it easy. In fact, he thinks we're morally obligated.
This Museum Documents All the Ways Man Has Messed With Nature
Pittsburgh's Center for PostNatural History is, according to the museum's curator, "dedicated to living organisms that have been intentionally altered by people."
Queer Artist Launches DIY Gender Hormone Biohacking Project
This artist wants queer and trans people to be able to grow their own hormones at home.
These Are the Genetic Modifications We Wish We Could Give Our Dogs
Genetic research out of China has us wondering: how can we improve our dogs?
The Dawn of GM Humans: BOY-1 Creator HS Tak on Our Inevitable Genetic Future
A new comic book series from IDW explores humanity’s next evolutionary leap.
Happy Birthday to Dolly the Sheep, the First Cloned Adult Mammal
Also: the birth of contemporary biotech paranoia.
Researchers Love E. Coli Because They Can Make It Poop Plastic
Modified microbes have the potential to help reduce our carbon footprint and our reliance on oil at the same time.