Science

Getting the low down on new science through blogs can be enlightening, useful and even fun– but which sites are worth a second look? Joshua Howgego and Louise Brown find out.

The ability of modern genetics to manipulate DNA, the very backbone of life, in order to understand the development and functioning of all living organisms is a capability not to be underestimated. Matt Birtwistle wonders if testing for genetic disorders at birth could do more harm than good.