Genetic engineering23 Sep 2025Trial uses tomatoes to test impact of gene-edited food on humansSeventy-six people with low vitamin D levels are being recruited to take part in the study.23 Sep 202516 Jul 2025Babies made using three people's DNA are born free of hereditary diseaseThe method was pioneered by UK scientists to overcome devastating, often fatal inherited diseases. 16 Jul 202510 Sep 2024The great gene editing debate: can it be safe and ethical?A UK law allowing gene-edited food has been paused and some British scientists fear being overtaken.10 Sep 202430 Oct 2023Would you drink genetically modified beer?A growing number of US brewers are now using GM yeast to make their beers.30 Oct 202323 Mar 2023What is gene-edited food and is it safe to eat?Gene-edited food can now be developed and sold in England, but not in the rest of the UK.23 Mar 202324 May 2022Cross-border dispute over gene-edited cropsThe UK government has asked Scotland to reconsider gene-edited crops but Scotland wants to stick to EU standards.24 May 202222 May 2022The sci-fi tech tackling malarial mosquitosGene drive development makes a genetically modified gene that spreads widely within populations.22 May 20221 Dec 2021Put gene-edited animals' welfare first - reviewEthics experts publish a report as the government considers whether to allow gene-edited farm animals.1 Dec 202129 Sep 2021Brexit paves the way for gene-edited cropsMinisters will relax regulation of gene-edited crops to allow their commercial growing in England.29 Sep 2021...
