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Gene-edited babies are the future – but these CRISPR start-ups aren’t

Three start-ups are aiming to create gene-edited babies. Columnist Michael Le Page has no doubt that editing our offspring ...

CRISPR Breakthrough Could Rewrite Future of Genetic Disease Treatment

A new CRISPR approach can control genes without cutting DNA, opening a safer path for treating genetic diseases. A newly developed form of CRISPR at UNSW Sydney points to a safer way of treating ...

Suicidal College Grad's Parents Claim ChatGPT Fed His Despair and They Didn’t Realize Until Far Too Late (Exclusive)

Zane Shamblin's parents are opening up with PEOPLE after they filed a wrongful death lawsuit, alleging ChatGPT goaded their ...

Meet Kate Winslet’s 3 Children! Everything to Know About Mia, Joe and Bear

Kate Winslet is a mother to three children, daughter Mia Threapleton, and sons Joe Anders and Bear Blaze Winslet. Here's ...

Teens are having disturbing interactions with chatbots. Here's how to lower the risks

Teen use of AI chatbots is growing, and psychologists worry it's affecting their social development and mental health. Here's ...

How parents can help their teens use AI safely

Teen use of AI chat bots is growing, and psychologists worry it's affecting their social development and mental health. Here's what parents should know to help kids use the technology safely.