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A new documentary looks at disgraced scientist He Jiankui, who helped create the first babies with edited genes

In the four years since an experiment by disgraced scientist He Jiankui resulted in the birth of the first babies with edited genes, numerous articles, books and international commissions have reflected on whether and how heritable genome editing – that is, modifying genes that will be passed on to the…

Study with 100,000 babies to look at faster diagnosis of rare conditions and how genetic data might be used

‘We want to be able to offer speedy diagnosis, quicker access to treatment, and better outcomes and quality of life,’ Dr Rich Scott said.

An encounter with a mysterious and extinct human relative – the Denisovans – has left a mark on the immune traits of modern Papuans, in particular those living on New Guinea Island.

Viruses can leave behind their genetic material after infecting us. Sometimes that has unintended consequences

The story of Old Blue and Old Yellow, two Chatham Island black robins that went on to save their species, is one of New Zealand’s best known conservation stories.

They already taste pretty good, but the next generation of avocados could be even better, right down to their DNA.

No longer the stuff of science fiction, gene editing must be used in a safe and ethical way, writes Dr Hilary Sheppard.

Viruses are embedded in our DNA — and they may be helpful in novel treatments and other applications

An Australian-led research team has cracked the genome for a native seaweed that can be fed to cattle and cut their methane emissions by more than 80 per cent.