106 articles on gene editing and biotech
How scientists grow miniature versions of human organs from stem cells, and why these tiny structures are transforming drug testing, disease modeling, and personalized medicine.
Craig Venter raced the government to sequence the human genome, then created the first synthetic organism — redefining what it means to engineer life.
From disease-resistant cattle to pig organs for human transplants to de-extinction of the woolly mammoth — CRISPR is reshaping our relationship with animals.
Drew Endy pioneered the idea that biology could be engineered like software — creating BioBricks, co-founding iGEM, and championing open-source biology.
Gene-edited crops are entering the food supply worldwide. Here is how CRISPR agriculture differs from traditional GMOs, which products are already on the market, and why regulation varies so dramatically between countries.
Jason Kelly co-founded Ginkgo Bioworks to be the 'organism company' — building the world's largest platform for programming cells and engineering biology at industrial scale.
John Jumper led the team that built AlphaFold 2, solving protein structure prediction and earning a Nobel Prize alongside Demis Hassabis.
10 million people worldwide live with Parkinson's. Current drugs manage symptoms but don't stop progression. Gene therapy approaches — from AADC enzyme replacement to GDNF neurotrophic support — are showing promise in clinical trials.
What if a gene therapy could be designed for just one patient? N-of-1 personalized gene therapies are making this a reality — and the FDA just created a new pathway to approve them.
Blue Zones, Mediterranean diet, caloric restriction, intermittent fasting — what does the research actually show about eating for a longer life? Here's the evidence, minus the hype.
Bryan Johnson spends $2 million/year trying to reverse his biological age. His Blueprint protocol includes 100+ supplements, strict diet, and experimental treatments. What does the science actually support?
Over 250 gene editing clinical trials are recruiting worldwide. Here's how to find them, understand eligibility, and what to expect if you enroll.