Scientists have created the world’s first man-made cell that can eat, grow and reproduce. Called SpudCell, it is the work of ...

More than 120 new Florida laws kick in on Wednesday, July 1. Some are minor changes, but some you need to know now.

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From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...

Scientists may have discovered another way the human body tries to protect itself from cancer. New research on mice suggests that the heart's constant beating may prevent tumor growth in cardiac ...

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Wild American chestnut trees, deemed “functionally extinct” decades ago, may already be quietly mounting an unexpected comeback in the northern forests of the US. Thousands of naturally thriving, wild ...

SINGAPORE – Safeguards and upcoming new laws in Singapore will ensure that genetic information from patients will not be available to their medical insurance company, the Ministry of Health (MOH) has ...

This investigation explores how hacking human genetics could transform the future of our species. From disease resistance to enhanced abilities, the possibilities are vast and controversial. US forces ...

On the left is a headshot photo of Adolf Hitler. On the right is an outdoor photo of a genetically modified wolf with white fur standing in front of some logs. Adolf Hitler (left) and a wolf that was ...