Scientists are researching ways to genetically modify plants and animals to be more resistant to threats like climate change.

The world’s largest network of environmental groups approved the exploration of genetic engineering tools to aid the ...

Humans can genetically modify plants and animals to be more resilient to climate change and disease. But the scientific community is divided about whether the tool should be put to use in nature.

Genetically modified organisms (GMOs) include foods like some apples and salmon whose DNA has been modified for certain traits like browning and size.

The International Union for Conservation of Nature, a top conservation group, is weighing a moratorium on unleashing genetically modified plants or animals into the wild.

WASHINGTON — Three genetically engineered wolves that may resemble extinct dire wolves are trotting, sleeping and howling in an undisclosed secure location in the U.S., according to the company that ...