Should human genes be patented? Navigenics founder says ‘absolutely not’

April 15, 2013 11:48 AM Christina Farr
Christina Farr

Should human genes be patented? The Supreme Court is weighing in today in a landmark case that will have an enormous impact on the future of science, technology and medicine.

Genome entrepreneurs say their data will help you live longer

April 21, 2012 12:15 PM Christina Farr
Christina Farr

Guest Post

The cost of sequencing the human genome continues to fall, reaching a low of $1,000 this year due to a new microchip and machine designed by genetics company Life Technologies Corp. And unleashed by those lower costs, a small cadre …

Eight technologies for a healthier 2012

January 5, 2012 12:15 PM Vivek Wadhwa, WashingtonPost.com

Welcome to 2012 and a new list of New Year’s resolutions — a list that likely includes some variation on adopting a healthier lifestyle. Thanks to the acceleration of technology, fulfilling your resolutions this time around may be easier than …