Biotechnology DNA databases are too white. This man aims to fix that. Carlos D. Bustamante’s hunt for genetic variations between populations should help us better understand and treat disease. by David Rotman 2018-10-15T10:25:00-04:00
Biotechnology Before he died, this biohacker was planning a CRISPR trial in Mexico Aaron Traywick and his company, Ascendance Biomedical, are connected to a website advertising a gene-therapy trial for lung cancer. by Emily Mullin 2018-05-04T17:10:00-04:00
Biotechnology These DNA testing companies are mainly trying to sell you other stuff Beware of tests offering to make “personalized” lifestyle recommendations. by Emily Mullin 2018-04-26T17:16:00-04:00
Biotechnology DNA tests for IQ are coming, but it might not be smart to take one Scientists have linked hundreds of genes to intelligence. One psychologist says it’s time to test school kids. by Antonio Regalado 2018-04-02T00:00:00-04:00
Biotechnology CRISPR may not cause hundreds of rogue mutations after all Researchers behind a controversial paper have admitted that their results may be wrong. by Emily Mullin 2018-03-30T16:41:00-04:00
Biotechnology Genes of human “mutants” point to a new superpower DNA search finds people resistant to liver disease. Can we mimic the effect with a drug? by Antonio Regalado 2018-03-21T17:00:00-04:00
Biotechnology UK Biobank Supercharges Medicine with Gene Data on 500,000 Brits A database of DNA and health measurements is offering new clues into everything from who gets diabetes to who likes a pint of beer. by Antonio Regalado 2017-11-15T00:00:00-05:00
Biotechnology As Consumer DNA Testing Grows, Two States Resist Maryland and New York still restrict who can order genetic tests and how companies can market them. by Emily Mullin 2017-09-28T13:31:00-04:00
Rewriting Life CRISPR Dispute to Be Decided by Patent Office A “patent interference” proceeding will determine who controls foundational patents on gene editing. by Jacob S. Sherkow 2016-01-12T11:37:00-05:00
Rewriting Life A Change of Mind Diana Bianchi championed tests that find Down syndrome early in pregnancy. Now can she find a way to treat it? by Bonnie Rochman 2015-12-16T00:00:00-05:00