GENETICS
Have 12 Friends? You Probably Know Someone With a Rare Disease
More than that, defining an illness as rare might mean a cure is easier to find.
CRISPR 2.0: The Scientist With Your Genetic Life in His Hands
Using new gene-editing technology, David Liu is on his way to treating, and possibly eradicating, thousands of diseases.
No War Allowed Until You're at Least 25
Research suggests that we are sending many of our young people into war zones before their brains are ready to handle it.
Gene Editing Fights for Survival in Europe
European scientists are struggling to defend gene-edited food as distinct from genetically modified crops.
Fancy a Good Death? Tune in to OZY's New Podcast
In the future, humans will easily live to 150 and die with less fear thanks to psychedelics.
Will Robots and Digi-Tattoos Replace Doctors? This Is OZY's New Podcast
As artificial intelligence gets better at diagnosing and treating our medical needs, what will become of doctors and nurses? .
Special Briefing: Are 'Rogue' Gene Editors Scientific Pioneers or a Threat to Humanity?
Scientific regulations are barely catching up with gene-editing technology.
Meet the Chinese Researcher Behind the 'World's First Designer Babies'
Breaking from scientific and ethical norms, He Jiankui claims to have created the first-ever genetically edited babies.
Wonder How You'll Do in College? Look at Your Genes
While environmental factors like family background play a huge part in secondary school choices, actual performance is up to you.
She's Driving Genetic Sequencing Fresh From the Womb
Joyce Tung is leading the charge for truly personalized medicine.
When Katty Met Carlos
From the BBC and OZY comes a fresh perspective on the debate about America’s future as a nation and its relation to the world during the 2020 US election.
Could This Sideburn-Sporting Scientist Crack the Autism Gene Puzzle?
Using stem cells, Brian O’Roak is figuring out how genetic mutations affect brain development — and how we might treat the disorder.
Caster Semenya and the Trouble With Testosterone
How did the track in track and field become a battlefield for figuring out what precisely are the parameters of “natural”?.
