Stephanie M. Lee
Peter Thiel-Backed DNA-Testing Startup Counsyl Cuts Staff
Counsyl, which has raised more than $100 million, lays off two dozen employees as it seeks to stand out among a plethora of genetic-testing startups.
Stephanie M. Lee
A Mom Says Her Toddler Died Because Of A False DNA Test
Amy Williams believes her son didn’t have to die from a rare genetic condition. Now, she’s suing one of the world’s largest laboratories.
Stephanie M. Lee
This Woman Says Her 2-Year-Old Died Because Of A False DNA Test
Amy Williams believes her son didn’t have to die from a rare genetic condition. Now she’s suing one of the world’s largest laboratories.
Stephanie M. Lee
Lumosity's Stumble Reveals How We Think About Thinking
There is no silver bullet for preventing cognitive decline. That doesn’t stop millions of people from playing brain-training games.
Stephanie M. Lee
Apple Wants The iPhone To Record Every Aspect Of Your Health
By letting iPhone users share their DNA with researchers and update their doctors, Apple is diving deeper into its vision of a complete ecosystem of your health and medical information.
Stephanie M. Lee
Why It's A Good Thing That A Machine Just Beat A Human At Go
Google's artificial intelligence program won its tournament against a human Go champion 4–1.
Stephanie M. Lee
People Are Going To Prison Thanks To DNA Software — But How It Works Is Secret
A new breed of software claims it can find DNA matches for forensic cases with unprecedented accuracy. But if it’s sending people to prison, should its secret source code be revealed to the accused?
Stephanie M. Lee
This Startup Wants To Help Keep Your Parents Out Of The Hospital
The on-demand senior care startup HomeHero is stepping away from the independent contractor model, and closer to the medical world.
Stephanie M. Lee
Jennifer Doudna Has Won A CRISPR Gene-Editing Patent
Now, the field is trying to figure out what Caribou Biosciences' latest patent means.
Stephanie M. Lee
There's An Information Gap In A Lot Of Fertility Apps
Period-tracking and birth control–reminding apps are incredibly popular. But a lot of them don't talk about contraception, a new study finds.
Stephanie M. Lee
Here's Bernie Sanders Ballin' Like A Pro As He Won New Hampshire
Nothing but net (worth).
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Just Look How Insane The Traffic Is For These New Hampshire Voters
There's only one polling location in the gridlocked town of Merrimack, where people have abandoned their cars in order to vote in time.
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Source: Practice Fusion Has Laid Off Dozens Of Employees
The electronic health record startup in San Francisco has laid off a quarter of its staff, BuzzFeed News has learned.
Stephanie M. Lee
When A Wearable Maker Shuts Down, Who Owns Your Steps?
BodyMedia's shutdown this week raises questions about what happens to customers' biometric data when wearable companies go away.
Stephanie M. Lee
DNA-Editing Company Goes Public While Nasty Patent Fight Roars On
Editas Medicine is the first company of the year to go public. But the company’s success depends on the outcome of a heated patent dispute between two scientists.
Stephanie M. Lee
This Smart Pill Knows When You've Taken It
This startup envisions a world where your health is monitored — even when you’re out of your doctor’s sight.
Stephanie M. Lee
This Boy Was Thrown Out Of School Because Of His DNA, Parents Say
Colman Chadam carries genetic markers for cystic fibrosis, but doesn't have the disease itself, according to his parents. Inside their legal battle against the school district in Palo Alto, California.
Stephanie M. Lee
Google Beats Facebook In The Race To Defeat The Ancient Game Go
Google artificial intelligence researchers say they've won the game that has stumped many a supercomputer before it.
Stephanie M. Lee
A Man's Fitbit Captured The Exact Moment He Felt Heartbreak
Getting dumped can feel physically excruciating — and this man has the data to back it up.
Stephanie M. Lee
Lyft Is Now Taking Patients To The Doctor
In New York City, patients can now hail a Lyft to doctor's appointments.
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