Category: Genetics & Research

From CRISPR gene editing and epigenetics to the microbiome and the future of medicine — in-depth articles on the genetic discoveries and biological breakthroughs transforming our understanding of life, health, and what it means to be human.

Graphic of a DNA helix, clock face, sleeping figure and runner between night and day, titled The Genetics of Circadian Rhythms

Genetics & Research

Circadian Rhythm Genetics: The 2017 Medicine Nobel Prize Explained

Hall, Rosbash and Young won the 2017 Nobel Prize for decoding the circadian rhythm genes. Here is the discovery, the mechanism, and the cutting-edge…

June 9, 2025 32 min read

Hand holding a test tube containing a glowing DNA double helix in front of a locked vault marked 23andMe

Genetics & Research

23andMe Bankruptcy: Understanding the Risk to Your DNA Data Privacy

23andMe bankruptcy put the DNA data of 15 million people up for sale. Here's who owns it now, the real privacy risks, and how…

May 27, 2025 15 min read

Woman's face split between young and aged, beside three chromosome shapes formed from trees turning green to red

Genetics & Research

Reverse Aging Phenomenon: Decoding Real Science Behind The Hype

Reverse aging research has moved from fringe to FDA-cleared trials. Here is the real science, the BioViva self-experiment, and every method currently being tested.

December 27, 2024 26 min read