Genes

DNA is tightly packed in our cells but new research shows how it unravels to switch genes on and off, potentially helping us understand how to silence a disease-causing gene

As scientists create human-monkey chimera embryos for the first time, the research raises the philosophical and ethical issue of moral status: how should we treat other life forms?

By studying the zebrafish, researchers have discovered how a gene involved in cardiac rhythm works – helping to explain how a heartbeat develops

Recent genetic research has identified a surprising vulnerability of lymphoma cells that may lead to a new approach for cancer treatment

Mapping the human genome is revolutionising medicine. The aim? To turn cancer into a manageable, chronic disease like diabetes

Genomics has moved out of research and into patient care, finding and identifying gene changes that can help with the diagnosis and treatment of genetic diseases

Using innovative and creative approaches to prevent vision loss, Professor Keith Martin hopes restore sight and reduce the burden of blinding eye disease around the world

Our experts tell us about their pick of the best research, discoveries and big thinking from around the world in 2018

Recent claims that Chinese twins have been born with intentionally modified genomes mean the legislation governing this controversial issue needs careful examination

The alleged creation of the world’s first gene-edited babies in China raises serious questions about the ethics and transparency of CRISPR technology