An ALS patient set a record for communicating via a brain implant: 62 words per minute
Eight years ago, a patient lost her power of speech because of ALS, or Lou Gehrig’s disease, which causes progressive
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Biotechnology
These scientists used CRISPR to put an alligator gene into catfish
Millions of fish are farmed in the US every year, but many of them die from infections. In theory, genetically
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Next up for CRISPR: Gene editing for the masses?
CRISPR for high cholesterol is one of MIT Technology Review’s 10 Breakthrough Technologies of 2023. Explore the rest of the list
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We can use sewage to track the rise of antibiotic-resistant bacteria
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The entrepreneur dreaming of a factory of unlimited organs
Organs on demand is one of MIT Technology Review’s 10 Breakthrough Technologies of 2023. Explore the rest of the list
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This biotech says mice live longer after genetic reprogramming
A small biotech company claims it has used a technology called reprogramming to rejuvenate old mice and extend their lives,
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Ancient DNA analysis: 10 Breakthrough Technologies 2023
Scientists have long sought better tools to study teeth and bones from ancient humans. In the past, they’ve had to
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How drugs that hack our circadian clocks might one day improve our health
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What’s next for mRNA vaccines
Cast your mind back to 2020, if you can bear it. As the year progressed, so did the impact of
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