Genetics

The first company to offer whole genome sequencing for free can build the most valuable advertising engine in the world. by Andrew Hessel

A CRISPR startup rewrites tiny mutations instead of cutting and pasting entire genes.

Investors and families are counting on Onno Faber to galvanize research into neglected conditions—like the one threatening his hearing and sight.

Genes play a refreshingly limited role in Carl Zimmer’s new book about heredity.

I am not afraid of the prospect of editing human genes. If we do it thoughtfully, it can be a gift to future generations.

Why do some genes get more active when life ends?

Gene editing will make plants hardier and healthier. Hopefully people won’t freak out.

Stanford bioengineer Drew Endy doesn’t mind bringing dragons to life. What really scares him are humans. by David Ewing Duncan

When artificial sperm and eggs become a reality, the sex of your babymaking partner won't matter.

Jargon from the pre-genomics era blinds us to new possibilities.

But it’s positive.

If you’ve been waiting to get your genome sequenced, will a virtual token really make you change your mind?

Forget editing genes. This guy wants to write brand-new ones. by Steven Kotler

Racing against his own genetic disorder, Onno Faber is giving people with rare diseases the tools to make medicine work for them.

Craig Venter is betting that something is lurking in your body and you’d better address it now.