Tag: gene editing

As biologists consider the possibility of harnessing gene editing technologies for wildlife conservation, the public still greets the idea with skepticism, according to a recent survey. Respondents found the risks...

As biologists consider the role that genetic engineering could play in solving ecological and public health problems, one of the biggest concerns has been the danger of genetically engineered traits...

How do butterflies get their colors? For one species, a single gene controls whether the spots on their wings are white or yellow. Using gene editing tools, biologists with the...

Could genetic advances in the laboratory transform wildlife management on the ground? It’s a question APHIS Wildlife Services biologists are asking as they look at adopting genetic technologies increasingly being used in medicine...