Scientists have knocked out genes that trigger cane ... traps that draw tadpoles to them using the same chemical. Now widely available, these have proven valuable in keeping toad numbers under ...

Joshua Prieto / SOPA Images / LightRocket via Getty Images Scientists in Australia have genetically modified invasive cane toad eggs to create “Peter Pan” tadpoles that never grow up—they ...

So far, no control efforts have been able to keep the toads in check, and they continue to wreak havoc on Australia’s native fauna. But researchers at the University of Sydney noticed that as tadpoles ...