The Creepy Genetics Behind the Golden State Killer Case
In the end, it wasn’t stakeouts or fingerprints or cell phone records that got him. It was a genealogy website.
What is Crispr Gene Editing? The Complete WIRED Guide
How scientists can repurpose a bacterial immune system to alter DNA, making everything from cheap insulin to extra starchy corn.
A New Startup Wants to Use Crispr to Diagnose Disease
Genetics pioneer Jennifer Doudna has launched the first commercial Crispr platform for detecting disease-causing DNA.
California’s Water Whiplash Is Only Going to Get Worse
Get ready for more dramatic shifts between severe drought and record-breaking rainfall.
23andMe Wants You to Share Even More Health Data
On a new health portal, 23andMe encourages customers to share how they manage common health conditions. It’s not hard to see who gets the better side of the deal.
Biotech Gets Some Silicon Valley Shine at Illumina’s New Campus
With tons of amenities, the DNA sequencing giant hopes to attract the Bay Area's top life science talent.
Biotech Gets Some Silicon Valley Shine at Illumina’s New Campus
With tons of amenities, the DNA sequencing giant hopes to attract the Bay Area's top life science talent.
How the March for Science Became a Movement
"In 2017 we marched for science. In 2018, we vote for science."
Helix Takes Clinical Genetic Testing Straight to Consumers
Soon, anyone curious about their health will be able to request a clinical DNA test—not just doctors.
With Some Structure, Stem Cells Might Still Stop Vision Loss
Poorly regulated stem cell treatments have blinded some macular degeneration patients. But a new technique is showing therapeutic promise.