RFK, Jr. invested in CRISPR gene editing company while his Children's Health Defense nonprofit vilifies the technology

RFK, Jr. invested in CRISPR gene editing company while his Children’s Health Defense nonprofit vilifies the technology

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Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s disclosure ... that he invested in a gene-editing biotech belies a yearslong track record of voicing concerns ...
‘You learn a lot when you include individuals of non-European populations’: Genetic study analyzes genes of 636,000 diverse veterans

‘You learn a lot when you include individuals of non-European populations’: Genetic study analyzes genes of 636,000 diverse veterans

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An expansive new study offers clear evidence that sequencing the genomes of diverse populations can yield fresh insights into how ...
Why do some drugs trigger a deadly brain disease? The answer is in our genetic code

Why do some drugs trigger a deadly brain disease? The answer is in our genetic code

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Medicines that reshape or tamp down immune responses may be life-changing for patients with cancer and autoimmune disorders, but in ...
What’s next for the Human Genome Project — Mapping the brain to understand the impact of disease

What’s next for the Human Genome Project — Mapping the brain to understand the impact of disease

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The latest announcement is part of a continuing effort known as Brain Research Through Advancing Innovative Neurotechnologies (BRAIN), which was ...
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Capturing ‘nuance’: Studying single cells—rather than millions—is changing our understanding of biology

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There are roughly 37 trillion cells in the human body, and each keeps us alive in some small way. There ...