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106 articles on gene editing and biotech

Investing in Gene Editing: ETFs, Funds, and the Global Landscape
Biotech Companies
Deep Dive

Investing in Gene Editing: ETFs, Funds, and the Global Landscape

A comprehensive investor's guide to gene editing — from genomics ETFs (ARKG, GNOM, IDNA) and longevity venture funds to publicly traded companies across 12 countries and the indexes tracking this sector.

Mar 30, 202613 min read
Prime Editing: The Complete Guide to DNA's Search-and-Replace Revolution
Gene Editing
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Prime Editing: The Complete Guide to DNA's Search-and-Replace Revolution

Prime editing can rewrite DNA with surgical precision — no double-strand breaks, no bystander mutations, no RNA off-targets. From PE1 to PE7, from the lab to the NEJM, here is the definitive guide to the most versatile gene editing tool ever created.

Mar 29, 202626 min read
Epigenetic Reprogramming: Can We Reverse Aging at the Cellular Level?
Longevity Science
Deep Dive

Epigenetic Reprogramming: Can We Reverse Aging at the Cellular Level?

Epigenetic reprogramming uses Yamanaka factors to wind back the biological clock of aged cells, offering one of the most promising paths to reversing aging itself.

Mar 28, 20267 min read
Life Biosciences: The Startup Trying to Reverse Aging in Humans
Longevity Science
Deep Dive

Life Biosciences: The Startup Trying to Reverse Aging in Humans

Life Biosciences launched the first-ever human trial of epigenetic reprogramming in January 2026 — an AAV gene therapy that uses three Yamanaka factors to reverse aging in the eye. Here's the full story of the company, its science, and what it means for the future of longevity medicine.

Mar 28, 202614 min read
What Is CRISPR? A Beginner's Guide to Gene Editing
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What Is CRISPR? A Beginner's Guide to Gene Editing

New to gene editing? This beginner-friendly guide explains what CRISPR is, how it works, and why it has become the most important biotechnology tool of the 21st century.

Mar 28, 20265 min read
The 12 Hallmarks of Aging: A Complete Guide
Longevity Science
Beginner

The 12 Hallmarks of Aging: A Complete Guide

The 12 hallmarks of aging provide a scientific framework for understanding why we age and where interventions might slow or reverse the process.

Mar 27, 20267 min read
Senolytics: The Science of Clearing Zombie Cells
Longevity Science
Deep Dive

Senolytics: The Science of Clearing Zombie Cells

Senolytic drugs and gene therapies that selectively destroy aged 'zombie' cells are emerging as one of the most promising strategies to combat age-related disease.

Mar 26, 20267 min read
Every Longevity Biotech Company You Should Know in 2026
Longevity Science
Market Analysis

Every Longevity Biotech Company You Should Know in 2026

From billion-dollar reprogramming ventures to canine longevity drugs, here are the biotech companies leading the charge against aging in 2026.

Mar 25, 20268 min read
Telomeres and Telomerase: The Biological Clock Inside Your Cells
Longevity Science
Beginner

Telomeres and Telomerase: The Biological Clock Inside Your Cells

Telomeres — the protective caps on your chromosomes — shorten with every cell division, acting as a biological countdown clock that shapes aging, cancer, and the limits of cellular life.

Mar 24, 20267 min read
Gene Therapy for Aging: From Lab Mice to Human Trials
Longevity Science
Deep Dive

Gene Therapy for Aging: From Lab Mice to Human Trials

Gene therapy is moving beyond treating rare diseases to targeting aging itself, with AAV-delivered rejuvenation genes showing dramatic results in animal models and the first human experiments already underway.

Mar 23, 20268 min read
Top Gene Editing Stocks to Watch in 2026
Biotech Companies
Market Analysis

Top Gene Editing Stocks to Watch in 2026

A look at the publicly traded gene editing companies best positioned for 2026, from the first approved CRISPR therapy to next-generation platforms targeting cardiovascular disease and cancer.

Mar 22, 20266 min read
What Is CRISPR? The Complete Beginner's Guide to Gene Editing
Gene Editing
Beginner

What Is CRISPR? The Complete Beginner's Guide to Gene Editing

A comprehensive introduction to CRISPR-Cas9 gene editing, covering its discovery, molecular mechanism, real-world applications, and the ethical questions it raises.

Mar 22, 20267 min read