Keeping genetic engineering localized  MIT NewsResearchers co-led by Kevin Esvelt of MIT are developing a so-called "daisy-chain" gene-drive system that provides controls for genetic engineering of certain ... Read more http://news.mit.edu/2019/ …

Wall Street JournalCommunities Raise Their Voices on Genetic EngineeringWall Street JournalIn recent years, scientists have begun using the gene editing tool Crispr to experiment in the laboratory with altering embryos and changing the DNA of animals. But …

Wall Street JournalCommunities Raise Their Voices on Genetic Engineering - WSJWall Street JournalCrispr technology may allow scientists to change the environment forever, but working with the affected localities presents a challenge.and more » R …

Quanta MagazineGene Drives Will Clash With Evolution | Quanta MagazineQuanta MagazineGene drives promise to spread a trait across an entire population. But evolutionary forces are going to alter even the best-engineered plans.and more » Read mor …

Slate Magazine (blog)Can Genetic Engineering Stop Zika? A Future Tense Event Recap.Slate Magazine (blog)On Feb. 23, Future Tense—a partnership of Slate, New America, and Arizona State University—held an event in Washington, D.C., to discuss the potential u …

ExxonMobil Employees Spark Girls' Interest in EngineeringBusiness Wire (press release)IRVING, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--ExxonMobil is inspiring girls to consider careers in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) through its 13th annual Introduc …