The Gates Foundation denied claims linking it to a surge in genetically modified mosquitoes in Kenya, clarifying its role in the matter At the heart of the debate is gene drive technology, a ...

Humanity now has the power to intentionally snuff out a whole species, quickly and selectively, through genetic technology. But should we use it? Share on Facebook (opens in a new window) Share on X ...

The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine are private, nonprofit institutions that provide expert advice on some of the most pressing challenges facing the nation and world. Our ...

Mosquitoes are an uncomfortable, itchy nuisance. But for people in sub-Saharan Africa, a bite could mean death. The pests are living incubators for the parasite that causes malaria. Roughly 600,000 ...

Research on gene drive systems is rapidly advancing. Many proposed applications of gene drive research aim to solve environmental and public health challenges. However, due to their intrinsic ...