The Next Era of Gene Editing Will Be Disease Agnostic
At the WIRED Health summit, pioneer David Liu said his lab is on the verge of revealing a new gene-editing technique that could target multiple unrelated diseases.
Moderna CEO Responds to RFK Jr.’s Crusade Against the Covid-19 Vaccine
Speaking at a WIRED event Tuesday, Moderna CEO Stéphane Bancel said he was “encouraged” by the company’s dialogue with the FDA—but acknowledged recent setbacks.
Neuralink’s Bid to Trademark ‘Telepathy’ and ‘Telekinesis’ Faces Legal Issues
The brain implant company cofounded by Elon Musk filed to trademark the product names Telepathy and Telekinesis. But it turns out that another person had already filed to trademark those names.
China Is Building a Brain-Computer Interface Industry
A new policy document outlines China’s plan to create an internationally competitive BCI industry within five years, and proposes developing devices for both health and consumer uses.
Top CDC Officials Resign After Director Is Pushed Out
The exodus has set off alarms among staff at the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: “My main concern is they will be replaced with puppets."
The West Texas Measles Outbreak Has Ended
According to state health officials, a measles outbreak that started in an undervaccinated community and killed two children is now over.
The West Texas Measles Outbreak Has Ended
According to state health officials, a measles outbreak that started in an undervaccinated community and killed two children is now over.
Now You Can Get Your Flu Vaccine at Home
The nasal spray vaccine FluMist can now be ordered online and shipped to your door.
RFK Jr. Is Supporting mRNA Research—Just Not for Vaccines
HHS is slashing hundreds of millions in funding for mRNA vaccines and infectious disease treatments, but leaving the door open to mRNA therapies for cancer and genetic conditions.
An AI Model for the Brain Is Coming to the ICU
The Cleveland Clinic and startup Piramidal are developing an AI model trained on brain wave data to monitor intensive care patients.