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New Trick in DNA Editing Could Safely Unlock Thousands of Cures
A CRISPR startup rewrites tiny mutations instead of cutting and pasting entire genes.
By
Emily Mullin
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SERIES
The Clock is Ticking Faster for a Patient Turned Medical Disruptor
Investors and families are counting on Onno Faber to galvanize research into neglected conditions—like the one threatening his hearing and sight.
By
Grace Rubenstein
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BOOK REVIEW
DNA Is Overrated
Genes play a refreshingly limited role in Carl Zimmer’s new book about heredity.
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Lee Cooper
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EXCERPT
Our Genetic Legacy
I am not afraid of the prospect of editing human genes. If we do it thoughtfully, it can be a gift to future generations.
By
Daisy Robinton
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Death Is Weirder Than You Think
Why do some genes get more active when life ends?
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Stephanie Pappas
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Will You Eat CRISPR Produce?
Gene editing will make plants hardier and healthier. Hopefully people won’t freak out.
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Shelby Pope
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Q&A
Is the World Ready for Synthetic People?
Stanford bioengineer Drew Endy doesn’t mind bringing dragons to life. What really scares him are humans.
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David Ewing Duncan
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Get Ready for Same-Sex Reproduction
When artificial sperm and eggs become a reality, the sex of your babymaking partner won't matter.
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Rachel Lehmann-Haupt
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The Language of DNA Should Rewrite English, Too
Jargon from the pre-genomics era blinds us to new possibilities.
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Lee Cooper
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Bringing Back the Woolly Mammoth Has Already Had an Unintended Consequence
But it’s positive.
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Britt Wray
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