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Why gene editing is still humanity’s most powerful tool

Forget AI. Gene editing is still our most powerful — and dangerous — technology.

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Walter Isaacson

CRISPR therapy cures first genetic disorder inside the body

It marks a breakthrough in using gene editing to treat diseases.

Just how useful is human gene editing?

In the near-term, gene editing is not likely to be useful. Even in the long-term, it may not be very practical.

Scientists modify chickens to lay cancer-fighting eggs

Scientists in Japan have genetically modified chickens to lay eggs containing an extremely valuable protein that helps treat cancer, hepatitis and multiple sclerosis in humans. The cost of one of […]

When genomics lets us design our children, how can we keep it fair for all?

Granted, genetic manipulation has been a dream for decades. Here’s what is different now.

Scientists Use CRISPR Gene Editing to Create the World’s First Mutant Social Insect

Researchers succeed in deleting key genes from ants, significantly modifying their behavior.

Life

Embryonic Human DNA Has Just Been Successfully Repaired in the U.S.

U.S. scientists have successfully repaired DNA in a human embryo for the first time.

Prehistoric Woolly Mammoths About to Be Resurrected, Claim Harvard Scientists

Harvard scientists say they are two years away from creating a hybrid embryo with mammoth traits.

CRISPR for Human Embryos? Diseases, Yes – Designer Babies, No

Creating a race of super soldiers is off the table, too.

Does Life Work Like a Car Engine With Souped-up Complexity?

Does life work like our technology? Is life under the hood just like a car sporting souped-up complexity?

Technology & Innovation

New Gene Editing Technology Can Eliminate Whole Species — Should We Use It?

A report by a team of scientists highlights the dangers of “gene drive” technology that can eliminate unwanted species.