Articles by subject: genetics

Playing God (by Philip Ball, January/February 2011 ): With Danny Boyle's production of Frankenstein due to open at the National Theatre in February, Philip Ball looks at the timeless fascination, and consequences, of the monster myth
Yield of dreams (by Angela Saini, May/June 2009 ): Don't swallow the scaremongering claims of the anti-GM lobby, urges Angela Saini. Modified foods are a rational alternative to mass starvation
Getting better all the time (by John Harris, November/December 2007 ): Genetic modification of humanity isn't just possible, argues John Harris. It's a moral duty.
Bad dream (by Emma Hockridge, Web Exclusive, May 2009): Contrary to what Angela Saini argues, there are few demonstrable benefits from genetic modification of crops, and huge potential risks, says Emma Hockridge of the Soil Association