A Newer Kind of Gene Editing Promises to Edit ‘Nurture’ Over ‘Nature’

Traditional gene editing rewrites DNA. But a new approach, called epigenome editing, aims to treat the molecular scars we collect throughout our lives.

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Early Data Indicates an A.I.-Generated Drug Could Slow Aging

Artificial intelligence was used to help develop a drug candidate, rentosertib, for a rare lung condition. Its maker says the drug also seems to reduce the biological hallmarks of age.

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‘Star Trek’’s Intergenerational Fan Base Shares More Than Just Quotes

After 60 years, the series gives families a chance to pass down not only shared language but values, too.

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Elizabeth Holmes Documentary ‘You Can See Everything’ Upends Telluride

The comic Nathan Fielder and the filmmaker Lance Oppenheim teamed up to interview the convicted executive for “You Can See Everything.”

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The Film Industry Is Worried About Survival. France Wants to Save the Day.

An A-list gathering in the French Riviera aimed to serve as a rallying cry for a sector threatened by YouTube, TikTok and artificial intelligence.

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“It Ends,” “Exit 8” and the New Horror of Monotony

In movies like “It Ends” and “Exit 8,” the scares come from reliving the same thing over and over again.

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The Best Movies and TV Shows Coming to Netflix in September

A revival of “A Different World” and a feature-length “Call My Agent!” film are among the highlights.

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E. Coli Illnesses Linked to Frozen Blueberries Are Up to 17, F.D.A. Says

The affected frozen fruit products, which were distributed to 19 states and to retailers like Walmart and Publix, were recalled starting in July.

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Inside the D.O.J.’s Investigation of Fauci and Other Virus Scientists

As Dr. Anthony Fauci has faced public scrutiny from congressional Republicans, the D.O.J. has pursued a quieter and more expansive effort against a wider circle of researchers.

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The Heart Drug Pelacarsen Fails, Shocking Novartis and Cardiologists

Doctors were hopeful the drug, which was being tested in a large clinical trial by Novartis, was going to be a powerful new tool to fight heart disease.

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RFK Jr. Hires Army Doctor Who Opposed Covid Shots to Investigate if They Killed 2,500 Troops

In a legal deposition, the doctor, Theresa Long, compared immunizing service members against Covid to Nazi doctors experimenting on concentration camp prisoners.

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Bringing Explosive Life to ‘Coyote vs. Acme’

The director Dave Green explains how he brought cartoons to life in “Coyote vs. Acme.”

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Psilocybin May Prevent Nerve Damage Caused by Chemotherapy, Study Finds

The preliminary research was conducted in mice, but scientists were optimistic the results would apply to humans. Clinical trials begin this month.

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For Los Javis, Their Breakthrough ‘La Bola Negra’ Was Almost the End

Javier Calvo and Javier Ambrossi, a.k.a. Los Javis, are household names in Spain, in part for their relationship. But everything changed after their Cannes triumph “La Bola Negra.”

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Carla Jeffery, Actress in Disney’s ‘Zombies’ Films, Dies at 33

Ms. Jeffery also had a series of roles on other Disney and Nickelodeon series, as well as a season on “Curb Your Enthusiasm.”

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Get to Know Your Phone’s Built-In Emergency Kit

In times of natural disasters and other dangers, special features tucked away on your iPhone or Android device could help make a difference.

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Summer Box Office Lessons From ‘The Odyssey,’ ‘Obsession’ and More Hits

Studios may think that stories drew moviegoers, but it was the people behind hits like “The Odyssey” and “Obsession” that drew patrons again and again.

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C.D.C. Director Challenges Pennsylvania’s Report of Two Measles Deaths

Questioning a state’s investigation is highly unusual for the public health agency, but reflects tensions between the Trump administration and many states over health issues.

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Mel Gibson Apologizes After Mocking Sign Language Interpreter Onstage

The actor waved his hands in what seemed to be a derisive gesture while appearing at a fan event in Toronto over the weekend.

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How Bad Will This Year’s Flu Season Be?

Doctors are hopeful for a quieter fall and winter than in 2025.

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