A startup’s ads for controversial embryo tests hit the New York City subway.

Entrepreneurs say it’s time to safety-test designer baby technology.

Scientists are creating the beginnings of bodies without sperm or eggs. How far should they be allowed to go?

Can AI create a life form? These “generative” genomes are a start

Can AI create a life form? These "generative" genomes are a start

The stigmatized idea could get a massive boost from “tech bros”—and some scientists are cheering them on.

The Trump administration’s “Make America Healthy Again” report misinterprets some studies and cites others that don’t exist, according to the listed authors.

The company claiming it can restore lost species also wants to patent them.

Human “bodyoids” could reduce animal testing, improve drug development, and alleviate organ shortages.

Genetically modified mice have traits geared towards cold tolerance, in step towards modifying elephants

Ancient DNA is telling us more and more about humans and environments long past. Could it also help rescue the future?

The company is making a foray into scientific discovery with an AI built to help manufacture stem cells.

More volunteers will get Elon Musk’s brain implant, but don’t expect a product soon.

Mutations that happen throughout a person’s life may contribute to disease more than we realized.

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Twenty years after the first publication that used the term microplastic, we review current understanding, refine definitions, and consider future prospects. Microplastics arise from multiple sources, including tires, textiles, cosmetics, paint, and the...

The ever-increasing use of GLP-1 agonists is uncovering clues about what else they can do.

Vertical farms, woke AI, and 23andMe made our annual list of failed tech.

Around 135 transplants have been performed, but it's probably too soon to offer the procedure to trans women.

23andMe, the genetics startup that has repeatedly captured the public imagination and then faced nearly fatal business challenges, announced it would lay off 40% of its workforce.