Advancements such as these are a function of the transformative power of genetic engineering in medicine and give new hope to those suffering from health challenges long thought insurmountable.

Scientists are pioneering a new method of genetic engineering for basic and applied biological research and medicine. Their work has the potential to open new doors in genomic research by ...

Transgenic organisms, created by introducing genes from one species to another, offer benefits in agriculture, medical research, and environmental applications, while raising ethical considerations.

Here are some examples of the genetically engineered plants and animals already in existence—and many that are coming your way soon.

Engineering a permanent solution to genetic diseases New technique advances scientists ability to 'edit' faulty genes: Study Date: August 10, 2015 Source: University of Alberta Faculty of Medicine ...

Our pal Andrew Stuttaford tweeted a story about a CRISPR genetic engineering experiment from the Financial Times. I checked it out, and given the frequent criticisms I have penned here about ...

The carp example was part of Steinberg’s larger point that Judaism does not forbid genetic engineering, an argument he made at the first Chief Rabbi Jakobowits Memorial on Medical Ethics on Nov. 15.

An example was his realization that the genetic engineering technique he pioneered could be used to spread super-pathogens around the world.

About this article Cite this article Omenn, G. Genetic advances will influence the practice of medicine: Examples from cancer research and care of cancer patients.