Could Gene Modification Be a Skeleton Key for Curing Alzheimer’s?
While CRISPR technology is generating a new wave of optimism for curing neurological diseases, experts warn that it has to be one part of a larger approach.
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Genetic Tests Like 23andMe Promise the Moon and Stars—but What Can They Actually Tell Us?
The darker side of DNA tests reveals itself when a company overpromises their diagnostic abilities, providing an avenue for people to seek astrology-style answers to questions that should be addressed by medical experts.
What Can You Do With Brain Tissue From Dead Humans?
Federal regulation of research tissue from the deceased is prefaced on the assumption that the dead (tissue) stays dead. A new experiment suggests otherwise.
The Genetic Case Against Designer Babies
The science does not support the idea that we can alter a child's DNA to ensure certain health and intelligence outcomes.
A Brief History of Gene Editing
In just over 40 years, we've gone from simple modifications to the development of a gene drive that could eradicate an entire species.
Deleting a Species
We are on the brink of being able to genetically engineer an extinction. Should we?
After the Golden State Killer’s Apprehension, People Are Concerned About the Privacy of Genetic Tests. They Shouldn’t Be.
The Joseph DeAngelo case has raised concerns about the privacy of data produced by consumer genetic tests. But really, law enforcement should be using DNA evidence more often.
Could Gene Reactivation Be the Answer to a Severe Neurodevelopmental Disease?
Children suffering from Rett Syndrome may have found hope in a drug combination that could potentially reverse disease symptoms by adjusting natural cellular functions.
What’s the Point of Genetic Studies of Sexual Orientation?
Good science can combat misinformation, but it won't resolve public debates over homosexuality.
The FDA Aims to Relax Regulation on Genetic Tests
If the new rule goes through as planned, companies such as 23andMe would have to undergo FDA review just once.