Transferring one species to another is how to create genetically modified organisms, or GMOs. This creates something not found in nature. A large percentage of domestic crops (up to 85% of soybean ...

DNA is similar to a set of instructions written using four letters - A, T, C, and G - which tell the body how to function and develop. These four letters form a unique combination for each organism, ...

Changing an organism’s genome is a profound act, and the tools you use to make the changes don’t alleviate the need for responsible regulation. Unlike “traditional” genetically modified organisms (GMO ...

GMOs replace unregulated mutation breeding that scrambles a plant’s DNA randomly, using gamma rays or chemical mutagens, hoping for better yields or novel characteristics. Genetic engineering is more ...