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Fauna Bio mines squirrel genomes for clues to developing new drugs for humans.

Researchers have designed a light-activated genetic kill switch to prevent male chicks from hatching, since they have no economic value.

Survival in extreme environments hinges on collaboration—not competition.

Elite athletes have used this tech for years, and now it’s going mainstream—but does the science back it up?

“Beanless coffee” is making its way to store shelves, but will consumers give up their beloved cup of Joe for a more eco-friendly option?

Sernova’s regenerative medicine pouch aims to help millions of people achieve insulin independence.

Virtual reality levels up dating apps—and might make finding real intimacy easier.

Finally, we have evidence that caloric restriction may increase human lifespan.

Entrepreneurs are brewing up fish, meat, and fowl in spite of skeptics who say that lab-grown meat will never be feasible at an industrial scale.

The presence of certain bacteria in saliva may be linked to suicidal ideation—so what should we do with that?

These innovators are using their own bodies to build evidence for their hypotheses.

Variations in your cognitive performance before exposure to a respiratory virus can predict the severity of the infection.

Manipulating memories, smell-based dating apps, and more.

Serimmune’s at-home tests compare your “epitope repertoire” against known cases, for more accurate diagnoses of everything from COVID-19 to Lyme disease to Epstein-Barr.

What to expect in genetic engineering, neuroscience, psychedelics, longevity research, digital health, food, human performance, wellbeing, and of course, ChatGPT.