Kteily says by the time the company rolled out these services, it was too late. Customers had already left the platform. “I think they hit on something viral, which was the concept of where you’ve come from. People found that so fascinating. But once you know that information, you’re not going to come back five … Read more
There were many challenges in the process of confirming the role of the MAL gene, including a study by rival researchers that suggested a completely different gene could be responsible. “We suddenly thought, ‘Oh no, maybe all this work we’ve been doing has been wasted,’” recalls Tilley. “That was a real low point.” Thornton chimes … Read more
Turns out your parent’s advice about choosing high school friends wisely was spot on. A new study has found that your friends’ genetic traits can impact your own risk of developing mental health issues and substance use disorders. The study published Wednesday in the American Journal of Psychiatry found that a peer’s genetic predispositions for psychiatric … Read more
In life, the simplest advice is often the best, especially when it comes to preventing a range of mental and physical health issues. A brisk 5km walk or a balanced diet can be the easiest ways to stave off everything from dementia to cancer and type 2 diabetes. A study examining the diets of approximately … Read more
(NewsNation) — Researchers have identified a set of genes that may cause neuron death in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis commonly known as ALS, offering new insights into the disease’s root causes and potential therapeutic targets. The small study, funded by the National Institutes of Health and published in Nature Aging, analyzed genetic profiles of thousands of … Read more
Last year, startup Pairwise started selling the first food in the US made with Crispr technology: a new type of mustard greens with an adjusted flavor. But chances are, most consumers never got to sample them, or if they did, they probably didn’t know they were eating a plant created with gene editing. The company … Read more
On a recent trip to Giant Eagle, my local grocery store in Pittsburgh, I noticed something new in the fruit section: a single pineapple packaged in a pink and forest-green box. A picture on the front showed the pineapple cut open, revealing rose-colored flesh. Touted as the “jewel of the jungle,” the fruit was the … Read more
The White House has issued new rules aimed at companies that manufacture synthetic DNA after years of warnings that a pathogen made with mail-order genetic material could accidentally or intentionally spark the next pandemic. The rules, released on April 29, are the result of an executive order signed by President Joe Biden last fall to … Read more
Walk me through your own decision to do this—to use Orchid’s technology on yourself. I mean, I started the company because I wanted to test my own embryos. Because of your mom, or because of who you are as a person? Both. Reproduction is one of the most fundamental things in life. It’s like you … Read more
So far, only nine centers across the US are currently offering Casgevy, which may limit who gets access to it. Vertex says the number of participating sites will grow in the coming weeks and months. And despite the promise of a pain-free future, the grueling process of getting Casgevy may be a deterrent for some. … Read more
