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Rob Stein

Rob Stein

Correspondent and Senior Editor, Science Desk

These companies help parents try to pick their babies' traits. Experts are wary
By Rob Stein

These companies help parents try to pick their babies' traits. Experts are wary

Rob Stein | May 6, 2026, 6:30 PM UTC
Prospective parents can now pick embryos based on risk predictions for thousands of diseases and odds for specific traits. But should they?
Hantavirus outbreak kills 3 on cruise ship in the Atlantic Ocean, WHO says
By Rob Stein
Hantavirus outbreak kills 3 on cruise ship in the Atlantic Ocean, WHO says
Rob Stein | May 3, 2026, 11:30 PM UTC
Pellet found in Secret Service agent's vest links suspect to WHCD attack, Pirro says
By Rob Stein
Pellet found in Secret Service agent's vest links suspect to WHCD attack, Pirro says
Rob Stein | May 3, 2026, 9:09 PM UTC
The FDA gives the green light to the first gene therapy for deafness
By Rob Stein
The FDA gives the green light to the first gene therapy for deafness
Rob Stein | Apr 23, 2026, 8:46 PM UTC
Gene therapy for a rare type of deafness shows lasting results
By Rob Stein
Gene therapy for a rare type of deafness shows lasting results
Rob Stein | Apr 22, 2026, 3:00 PM UTC