Biotech

A new technology could wipe out whole species. Is it a magic bullet or a genetic atom bomb?

A miniature antenna can transmit data from inside cells without using damaging microwaves

Drab brown moths’ infrared glittering could be key to tracking different species through the night

Invasive suckermouths can be transformed into an industrial water cleaner

DeepMind’s system for predicting the 3D structure of proteins is among five recipients of science’s most lucrative awards

A new cilia-covered chip could revolutionize portable medical diagnosis

An integration of soft materials, sensors and flexible electronics is bringing robotic “skin” closer than ever to reality

Many diagnostic assessments are inherently biased against people of color

For the first time, researchers have used this bacterial tool to edit genes in human cells

Implants are becoming more sophisticated—and are attracting commercial interest

A new method for monitoring proteins could lead to better drug development

A bioreactor-made material is being marketed as an animal-friendly leather alternative that also aims to help save the planet