Genetically modified mice are made in a mixed or inbred background but for experimental reasons they are often backcrossed into other inbred backgrounds. The genetic background has a major impact on ...

With Guihong Tan, a research associate in the lab, she is working to identify all the genes across 200 isolates whose effects are modified by the genetic background.

Study reveals how genetic background influences trait inheritance laying the grounds for predicting personal risk of disease. Almost every family has a hard-drinking, bacon-loving, exercise-averse ...

CRISPR-Cas9, the new gene modification tool, which has been heralded as a means for inserting ourselves into evolution, ... given the right genetic background or conditions.

Plant scientists have used a standard "gene gun" since 1988 to genetically modify crops for better yield, nutrition, pest resistance and other valuable traits.

Turning to genetic modification could be a solution for a number of genetic diseases including sickle cell anemia, muscular dystrophy and cancer. This can be done through modifying human embryos ...

Opinion ‘America’s tree’ is missing. Will we do what it takes to bring it back? Genetic modification is the only credible path to restoring the blight-wracked American chestnut.