Tech titans are hacking their bodies for a longer life: is there science behind their methods?
In 2019, entrepreneur Bryan Johnson began to experiment on himself by taking daily injections of rapamycin. This immunosuppressant…
Chicks hatched from artificial eggs in scientific first — it could a game-changer for bringing extinct animals back to life
Could this bring species back from egg-stinction? Texas firm Colossal Biosciences, which has dedicated itself to resurrecting lost…
An appreciation: J. Craig Venter, pioneer of modern genomics
J. Craig Venter, a scientist whose relentless ambition helped turn genetics from an artisanal trade into an industrialized…
here’s how he transformed science
The ‘maverick’ scientist Craig Venter — who led a race to decode the human genome, pioneered a genome-sequencing…
Why obesity drugs work better for some people: these genes hold clues
A study of the varied response to obesity drugs harnessed data from people who used 23andMe DNA tests.Credit:…
Understanding ADHD symptoms such as RSD, hyper-focus, task paralysis
You may have heard attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) referred to as “a superpower”, but some describe their symptoms as…
DNA pioneer James Watson has died ― colleagues wrestle with his legacy
Watson shared in the 1962 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for his role in elucidating the structure…
James Watson: From DNA pioneer to untouchable pariah
When biologist James Watson died on Thursday at age 97, it brought down the curtain on 20th-century biology…
Jon Jones’ brothers and family background: The genetics behind MMA’s GOAT | International Sports News
Jon Jones (Image Source: Getty) Jon Jones is all about his exceptional fighting career, commendable skills, and influential…
Genomic medicine researchers work to fix ‘European bias’ in DNA databases
Genomic medicine could be the next big thing in healthcare. Some believe doctors may soon routinely use a…
Gestational diabetes linked to autism in study: what scientists say
Gestational diabetes can have long-term effects on women’s health. Credit: Yui Mok/PA Images via Alamy Last week, a…
AI-powered CRISPR could lead to faster gene therapies, Stanford Medicine study finds
Yilong Zhou, a visiting undergraduate student from Tsinghua University, used CRISPR-GPT to successfully active genes in A375 melanoma…