Technology
Would you share your DNA in the pursuit of good skin?
TK. Emma Jones had tried a moisturizer. Emma Jones had even tried several moisturizers, lotions, serums and soaps. But the 35-year-old real estate agent, with freckled, fair skin that itched and flaked, couldn’t find a skincare product that alleviated her chronic dry spells. So when she came across a blog mentioning genetic skin testing, Jones … Read more
Brussels needs to know that AI-enabled bioterrorism is a risk worth considering
AI regulation has become an area of interstate competition. While the EU just reached an agreement on the AI Act, the US previously issued a sweeping executive order on AI, and Britain convened political and industry leaders at the AI Safety Summit. In many of these discussions, one risk is receiving more attention: AI-enabled bioterrorism, … Read more
Promising new gene therapies for sickle cell disease are out of reach in countries where they are needed most
The two children of Gautam Dongre in India and the son of Pascazia Mazeze in Tanzania live with an inherited blood disease that turns blood cells into instruments of pain. With new gene therapies promising a cure for their sickle cell disease, Dongre says he is “praying for the treatment to come to us.” But … Read more
10 Fascinating Things We Learned About Kids in 2023
There is no denying that scientific discoveries and innovations have changed the face of modern parenting. We now have the technology to create human embryos in a laboratory, test them for genetic diseases and freeze them for use at a later date. We know more than ever about the psychological impact our parenting choices have … Read more