A New Kind of Genome Editing Is Here to Fine-Tune DNA
Instead of deleting genes, epigenetic editing modulates their activity. A new paper tests if it’s able to undo a genetic effect of early alcohol exposure.
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?
States Are Toughening Up on Genetic Privacy
California’s SB 41 is the latest to tighten regulations on the sensitive data collected by companies like 23andMe or Ancestry.
‘Neurograins’ Could be the Next Brain-Computer Interfaces
Dozens of microchips scattered over the cortical surface might allow researchers to listen in on thousands of neurons at the same time.