Science made astonishing progress. It was also hijacked by those with an axe to grind
Laura Spinney
Gene editing will let us control our very evolution. Will we use it wisely?
Dan Rather
Human Nature review – quiet revolution that began in a yoghurt pot
China gene-edited baby experiment 'may have created unintended mutations'
October 2019
Gene editing like Crispr is too important to be left to scientists alone
Natalie Kofler
New gene editing tool could fix most harmful DNA mutations
September 2019
The networker
Why it's dangerous to liken DNA to computer code
John Naughton
The lure of bioengineering is obvious but we should be wary of bugs
August 2019
Mutant sheep are being bred in lab to fight lethal child brain disease
Roslin Institute scientists create a flock to mimic human gene that causes Batten disorder
The five
The five: chimeras created by science
A chimera is an organism with genetic material from two or more sources
First human-monkey chimera raises concern among scientists
Researchers reprogrammed human cells before injecting them in the monkey embryo
July 2019
Taking the sting out: Australian gene editing is crossing the pain threshold
The five
The five: genetic fixes for the climate crisis
June 2019
Gene mutation meant to protect from HIV 'raises risk of early death'
China accuses gene-edit scientist of chasing fame as US research links mutation to shorter life expectancy
May 2019
Toxic America
Crispr gene-editing will change the way Americans eat – here's what's coming
The technology will be labeled and subject to stringent health and environment review in the EU, but not in the US, where produce could be radically changed
One-off injection may drastically reduce heart attack risk
Doctors hope to trial gene therapy on people with rare disorder in next three years
Why researchers are turning to gene therapy to treat heart failure
Single jab could reduce risk of heart attack for some but wider benefit is yet to be proven
April 2019
Scientists use editing tool to identify key cancer genes
Animals farmed
Using animal organs in humans: 'It's just a question of when'
March 2019
Five minute masterminds
The biggest revolution in gene editing: Crispr-Cas9 explained – video
Scientists call for global moratorium on gene editing of embryos
