In a mouse model, restoring activity of a specific forebrain region reverses social traits associated with autism.

Researchers solve how the kava plant produces its pain-relieving and anti-anxiety molecules, demonstrate an extensible method to scale and optimize production.

Differences in male and female gene expression, including those contributing to height differences, found throughout the body in humans and other mammals.

The new system, dubbed RESCUE, allows RNA edits to be made that were not previously possible.

Researchers identify and develop new CRISPR-associated transposase system for targeted integration of DNA, adding key capabilities to gene-editing technology.

Researchers are developing a so-called "daisy-chain" gene-drive system that provides controls for genetic engineering of certain populations.

MIT-led team uses nanoparticles to deliver genes into plant chloroplasts.

Overactive repair system promotes cell death following DNA damage by certain toxins, study shows.

Results show bacterial genomes provide “shadow history” of animal evolution.

The dynamic process is critical to embryonic development and other cellular phenomena.