Scientists are learning to turn the genetics of insect pests against themselves, altering the genome of familiar foes in ways that give farmers and doctors new ways to fight them.

"The technique could allow farmers to enhance plant performance, resilience and nutritional value without permanent genetic modification," a university spokesman said.

Three parents and one healthy baby. Britain's move to become the first country to allow mitochondrial DNA donation techniques to be used in IVF treatment, is being applauded as a way to avoid ...

Genetic modification promises miracles, yet its dangers could reshape humanity in ways we never intended.