Medicine may be on the cusp of an era of astonishing innovation

Suddenly, it looks like we're in a golden age.

View in browser|nytimes.com Continue reading the main story August 4, 2023 Gene editing, game-changing vaccines, weight-loss drugs: The past few years could represent an unprecedented watershed for medical innovation — the limits of which aren't even clear yet, David Wallace-Wells writes. Illustration by Ibrahim Rayintakath Here's why a golden age for medicine may be upon us. → Sign up for the David Wallace-Wells newsletter, for Times subscribers only. The best-selling science writer and essayist explores climate change, technology, the future of the planet and how we live on it. Get it in your inbox Continue reading the main story ADVERTISEMENT Continue reading the main story Need help? Review our newsletter help page or contact us for assistance. You received this message because you signed up for updates from The New York Times. To stop receiving From The Times, unsubscribe. To opt out of other promotional emails from The Times, including those regarding The Athletic, manage your email settings. To opt out of updates and offers sent from The Athletic, submit a request. Subscribe to The TimesGet The New York Times app Connect with us on: Change Your EmailPrivacy PolicyContact UsCalifornia Notices The New York Times Company. 620 Eighth Avenue New York, NY 10018