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Synthorx claims success at using synthetic DNA to create proteins assembled with unnatural building blocks.
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Helix aims to help consumers better understand their DNA by bringing together a range of gene-analysis services from third-party partners.
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A new drug discovered in San Diego is giving hope to some patients with cystic fibrosis. It's giving others a severe case of sticker shock.
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KPBS Midday EditionUC San Diego researchers studying bacteria colonies found bacteria have the ability to secure the survival of the entire community.
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Drugs & Diagnostics For Tropical Diseases, or DDTD, develops tests that detect whether someone is infected with worms.
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Ruling says Sequenom should not have received a patent on a test that detects fetal abnormalities using maternal blood samples.
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Cibus is hoping to cater to a growing demand for non-GMO food, while holding on to the benefits of genetic engineering.
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L'Oreal has inked a bio-printing deal with San Diego-based Organovo in hopes of developing better ways to test beauty products.
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Hundreds of tech companies in San Diego hire skilled foreign workers from abroad. But a cap on visas mean businesses can't attract as much foreign talent as they would like.
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The Fitbit is so yesterday. UCSD's Center for Wearable Sensors is working on the next generation of wearable medical devices.
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