Researchers created a highly efficient gene-editing method that fixes multiple DNA mutations in a single step. The breakthrough could revolutionize genetic medicine by making treatments for complex ...

Genetic testing plays an important role in cystic fibrosis screening and diagnosis. It can help determine if a person has cystic fibrosis or carries gene mutations that cause it. Other tests can also ...

The diversity of the US population is not represented in the gene panels most commonly used to screen for risk of cystic fibrosis. Addressing this gap should increase accuracy and improve access to ...

BETHESDA, Md.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Today, the CF Foundation announced a new collaboration with venture creator Deep Science Ventures, focused on uncovering and designing new technologies with the ...

If you and your partner both are carriers for CF, it doesn’t necessarily mean your child will have CF. But it will likely still affect your pregnancy. Genetic disorders range widely from long-term yet ...

Genetic engineering, also known as genetic modification, is a set of technologies used to change the genetic makeup of cells, including the transfer of genes within and across species boundaries to ...

Modifying the genetic structure of organisms is a central part of modern biotechnology. This article will discuss biotechnology and genetic engineering, providing an overview of the subject.

The rapid development of genetic engineering technologies has created multiple opportunities for treating genetic diseases ...

Gene-edited crops are no safer than GMOs, and fast-tracking regulatory approval could trigger a costly backlash.