We look at how genetic diseases are being cured, at the ethical principles we need to keep in mind, at the technologies currently available, at the role of DNA barcoding in helping to combat wildlife trafficking, and at South Africa’s research contribution to the burgeoning field of gene editing. And of course, there is a lot more exciting science in our Featured Articles section – like the giant marine monsters that ruled the seas off South Africa millions of years ago and the latest in quantum technologies. Read fulltext pdf or access individual articles.