Visit NAP.edu/10766 to get more information about this book, to buy it in print, or to download it as a free PDF. With a growing human population and rising living standards, demand for animal-derived ...

This lesson teaches students about the science of gene editing and the ways gene modification can be used to solve problems. Students will watch a video and read an article featuring recent scientific ...

"Any genetic modification of wild populations is going to be controversial and would need careful study of potential environmental impacts," says Dr. Maselko. He points out that, while most research ...

Colossal Biosciences is working to introduce woolly mammoth traits into Asian elephants through genetic modifications. Researchers are using ancient DNA fragments to identify relevant genetic changes ...

An understanding of the origin and dynamics of heritable genetic variation within classical animal breeding programs is needed to provide the context for understanding the contributions and concerns ...