Genetics

A new tool gives researchers spatially precise – and completely noninvasive – control over gene editing, with the potential to support more targeted treatments for neurological disease.

Why ALS damages some nerve cells that control muscle movement but spares others remains unclear. Stanford Medicine’s Aaron Gitler and colleagues are searching for answers.

An extensive genomic analysis suggests Hawaii’s first settlers were the most capable sailors of their time, crossing 7,000 kilometers of open ocean to reach their new home.

A large-scale study of gene activity in immune cells could help researchers identify potential targets for treating autoimmune diseases.

Researchers found a sharp, synchronized decline across health metrics five months before a colleague’s death. The findings suggest wearables could help identify cardiovascular risk earlier.

Stanford Medicine experts explain how biological age differs from chronological age, why test results vary, and what the numbers actually mean for your health.

TIGRa, half CRISPR’s size, fits in viral vectors to boost protective genes. Its compact design could enable gene therapies throughout the body.

Researchers at Stanford Medicine developed a tool called the Ribo-Tweezer to pluck individual components out of a mature ribosome, finding a surprising role for a protein called RACK1.

Cy Chittenden biked 2,850 miles across America. His DNA is part of a Stanford study investigating the genetics of elite athlete endurance to inform longevity research and treatment strategies.

Research across three continents indicates that geography and ethnicity influence biological processes, aging, and disease risk.