Genetics

Fauna Bio mines squirrel genomes for clues to developing new drugs for humans.

Researchers have designed a light-activated genetic kill switch to prevent male chicks from hatching, since they have no economic value.

These innovators are using their own bodies to build evidence for their hypotheses.

What to expect in genetic engineering, neuroscience, psychedelics, longevity research, digital health, food, human performance, wellbeing, and of course, ChatGPT.

A new technique for same sex conception for men raises some tricky questions.

Humans are forever altering these mythical islands through unnatural selection. Rewilding them entails finding a delicate balance between the needs of turtles, tourists—and local residents.

Maybe the science is finally catching up with BioViva CEO Elizabeth Parrish.

The ARDD meeting in Copenhagen this month featured new money, old experiments, endless enthusiasm, and a palpable sense of possibility.

The rise of biobanks around the world promised lots of cheap and plentiful human DNA for scientists to study. Here’s how that’s going.

Using CRISPR to activate ancient genes, Alora’s plan could be key to our future food supply.