A review of experimental GM insect releases points to 'scientific deficiencies' and lack of openness in regulatory approvals.

Scientists at the International Barcode of Life conference have added fungi to a rapidly growing list of applications for DNA barcoding.

Researchers have combined genetic and location data to track typhoid fever — a technique that could be used for other diseases.

The discovery of six new genes for a common form of diabetes among South Asians could offer clues for better treatment.

A collaboration with China has produced Pakistan's first genome map.

A transgenic fungus that inhibits the development of the malaria parasite in mosquitoes could interrupt its transmission to humans.

A newly discovered mosquito type can carry malaria and evade common controls — but whether it bites humans is not yet known

Developing countries should extend regulation on GM organisms to synthetic biology, say campaigners.

Malaysia will be the first major nation to release GM mosquitoes into the wild, in the latest attempt to control dengue fever.

A malaria therapy for pregnant women and babies should be changed after the discovery of resistance among P. falciparum in the Amazon, say scientists.

With the sequencing of a third major mosquito genome, researchers can start comparing them to help control diseases.

US$37 million will be spent on genomics in Africa, just as critics are asking when genomics will deliver its promised health benefits.

A technique that can detect genetic material from the schistosoma parasite would reduce the risk of spreading the infection, say scientists.

Studies on volunteers of Pakistan origin have helped identify three genes that cause stammering, offering hope for developing new drugs.

The discovery of genes in the plant Artemisia that control the yield of the antimalarial artemisinin could increase stretched supplies.

Newly discovered variations between genomes of different ethnic groups raise the prospect of tailoring medicines for different communities.

A new strain of antibiotic-resistant Salmonella is responsible for a series of deaths in Africa, genetic sequencing shows.

Developing countries could eventually benefit from genetically modified bacteria that glow in the presence of landmines.

The sequencing of the maize genome should boost efforts to find higher-yielding and climate change-proof varieties.

More resilient cholera strains emerge by swapping genes, becoming less severe yet more widespread, confirms new research.