At a meeting of top conservation groups this week, a bioethics question took center stage: Should scientists be allowed to tinker with the genes of wild plants and animals? The tentative consensus so ...

Genetic testing identifies changes (mutations) in a dog’s DNA that can indicate a predisposition to certain genetic diseases or inherited disorders. The primary benefits include early disease ...

PORTLAND, Ore.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Wisdom Panel, the world leader in pet genetics and maker of Wisdom Panel™ pet DNA tests, announced today the publication of the two largest genetic screening studies ...

Modifying the genetic structure of organisms is a central part of modern biotechnology. This article will discuss biotechnology and genetic engineering, providing an overview of the subject.