The secret to longevity may lie in a gene called REST
Centenarians were found to have almost double the amounts of REST in their neurons, as compared with those who only lived to their seventies
Shapeshifting hydrogels with CRISPR inside rearrange on command and interface with our bodies
Programmable CRISPR-responsive smart materials, like DNA hydrogels, are much more likely to become game-changers in our lifetimes
CRISPR nanoparticles are the next big hope in Alzheimer’s disease treatments
Nearly 6 million Americans live with Alzheimer's disease without solid treatment options.
'Orphan drugs' are ascendant. What will that mean for people with rare diseases?
Niche drugs may be good for companies, but that doesn't mean they'll reach sufferers