Genetics

Chinese Scientist Who Edited Babies’ Genes Now Wants to Prevent Alzheimer’s

By Bloomberg News

FDA Approves First Gene Therapy for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

By Alice Park

How Jennifer Doudna's Life Has Changed Since Discovering CRISPR 10 Years Ago

By Alice Park

The Human Genome Is Finally Fully Sequenced

By Alice Park
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CRISPR Ruling Invalidates Biotech Patents

The Broad Institute was ruled to be the first to invent CRISPR-Cas9 technology for use in animal cells

By Angelica Peebles / Bloomberg

Genetic Sequencing Could Revolutionize Public Health

One of the most powerful ways of fighting a pandemic caused by a never-before-seen virus is by decoding the microbial culprit’s genome

By Alice Park

Researchers Find 102 Genes Linked to Autism in One of the Largest Studies of Its Kind to Date

In a new report, scientists say 102 genes are connected to autism spectrum disorder, an increase from the 65 identified before

By Alice Park

23andMe Founder Anne Wojcicki Says Consumers With Privacy Concerns Just Need Time to Get Used to Genetic Testing

She likened it to online shopping decades ago

There's No Such Thing as a 'Gay Gene,' Study Argues

Genetics can't fully explain sexual activity

By Jamie Ducharme

CRISPR Gene Editing Is Being Tested in Human Patients, and the Results Could Revolutionize Health Care

Editing genes in patients could lead to cures for a number of devastating genetic diseases, including vision disorders and sickle cell anemia

By Alice Park

A Baby Was Born With DNA From 3 People. Here's How That’s Possible

The landmark birth raises ethical concerns

By Alice Park

Experts Are Calling for a Ban on Gene Editing of Human Embryos. Here's Why They're Worried

It involves a controversial gene-editing technology called CRISPR

By Alice Park

'They Will Be Studied for the Rest of Their Lives.' How China's Gene-Edited Twins Could Be Forever Changed By Controversial CRISPR Work

"They will be studied for the rest of their lives"

By Alice Park

University 'Shocked' After Claim of Genetically Edited Babies

After a scientist claimed that he had produced the first human babies born after editing their genomes with a new technique called CRISPR, his university is investigating his report

By Alice Park

23andMe Can Now Tell You How You May Respond to Some Drugs. But Experts Are Wary

But experts are wary

By Jamie Ducharme

Millions of Americans Could Be Identified Using Consumer Genetic Databases—Even If They've Never Taken a DNA Test

A new study raises privacy concerns. But there could also be benefits

By Jamie Ducharme

CRISPR Gene Editing Fixes Muscular Dystrophy in Dogs

'I was frankly exuberant by the results'

By Alice Park

A Major Drug Company Now Has Access to 23andMe’s Genetic Data. Should You Be Concerned?

GSK invested $300 million

By Jamie Ducharme

Scientists Announce Plan to Create Virus-Proof Cells

"Ultra-safe cells" could potentially be made to be resistant to aging and cancer

By Alexandra Sifferlin

A DNA Site Helped Authorities Crack the Golden State Killer Case. Here’s What You Should Know About Your Genetic Data Privacy

Should you be concerned?

By Jamie Ducharme
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