The Era of Fast, Cheap Genome Sequencing Is Here
Illumina just announced a machine that can crack genomes twice as fast as its current version—and drive the cost down to $200 a pop.
How a ‘Living Drug’ Could Treat Autoimmune Disease
CAR-T therapy has been successful at treating cancer. Now, it’s driven lupus into remission in a handful of patients.
Police Used a Baby’s DNA to Investigate Its Father for a Crime
Small pinpricks of blood are used to screen newborns for serious health conditions—but this genetic data can have legal uses too.
A Bioengineered Cornea Shows It Can Improve People’s Sight
Donated human corneas are scarce in places where they’re most needed. A version made from pig collagen could help meet demand.
The Pigs Died. Then Scientists Revived Their Cells
A new system for keeping body tissues functional after death could help make more organs available for transplant.
California Wants to Make Cheap Insulin. Here’s How It Could Work
The state plans to roll out “biosimilars” that mimic brand-name versions at a dramatically reduced price.
After Roe, Men Might Finally Get Better Birth Control
Men don’t have many options when it comes to pregnancy prevention—but the time may finally be right for a men’s version of the pill.
Police Used a Rape Survivor’s DNA to Link Her to Another Crime
A controversial California case has raised questions about police use of DNA databases and the need for better genetic privacy laws.
Could Crispr Flip the Switch on Insecticide Resistance?
Many insects, like the mosquitoes that spread malaria, have evolved a tolerance to chemical sprays. What if we could reboot their genes?