William A. Haseltine

A review of Aarathi Prasad's new book, Silk

Unlocking The Genetic Code: AI Reveals New Insights Into Psychiatric Disorders

Weill Cornell Medicine researchers have discovered a way ovarian tumors cripple immune cells: by tampering with their ability to process energy.

A newly published study from Sweden unveiled a blood test capable of detecting Alzheimer’s disease with 90% accuracy.

New research explores whether checkpoint inhibitors, a type of cancer treatment, can unlock solutions for autoimmune conditions.

New research suggests that familial risk of Alzheimer's disease may be higher depending on which parent is affected.

In the quest to unlock the secrets of aging and longevity, telomeres have emerged as key players. What are the pros and cons of interventions targeting telomeres?

A new possibility for managing cardiovascular disease through RNA interference (RNAi) gene therapies.

Turns out, not all telomeres —the protective caps at the ends of our chromosomes— are the same: some are naturally shorter than others. What does this mean for aging?

New gene editing techniques, like adenine base editing and prime editing, are creating new possibilities for treating dilated cardiomyopathy, a heart condition affecting about 1 in 250 people worldwide.

A recent Harvard study introduces a new method for treating spinal muscular atrophy.

What if we could repair fundamental parts of our bodies? Gene therapy promises just that.

Osteoporosis causes up to 37 million fragility fractures in individuals aged over 55, which equates to about 70 fractures per minute globally. The need for effective treatments has never been more urgent.

Therapies that target a protein called PD-L2 could provide a much-needed boost to current cancer treatments, such as checkpoint inhibitors.

One of the most significant hurdles to providing gene therapies for hearing loss is access to the inner ear.

One of the most commonly used viruses is adenoviruses. Here, we will explain what an adenovirus is and how it can be used for gene therapy.

There is now compelling evidence that we can successfully treat both ears with this gene therapy.

Understanding the connection between heart and brain health may one day enable early screening for Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia through routine blood tests.

Genetic modification is crucial in refining adenovirus-based therapies.

You’ve heard of physical and mental health — who hasn’t? But there’s a crucial third pillar to well-being that isn’t often talked about: “social health.”