Genetics
It’s Time to Make Human-Chimp Hybrids
The humanzee is both scientifically possible and morally defensible.
Tissue Engineers Hack Life’s Code for 3-D Folded Shapes
Mechanical tension between tethered cells cues developing tissues to fold. Researchers can now program synthetic tissue to make coils, cubes and rippling plates.
You’re Descended from Royalty and So Is Everybody Else
Anybody you can name from ancient history is in your family tree.
New Model Warns About CRISPR Gene Drives in the Wild
Models show that evolving resistance won't stop aggressive standard gene drives from spreading.
Frankenstein in the Age of CRISPR-Cas9
Despite the awesome progress of science, we will never be free from the circular discussions of who we are.
Cell Atlases Reveal Biology’s Frontiers
New techniques expose unexpected diversity within seemingly uniform tissues.
