Anthropic is operating a lab that conducts biology experiments

AI leaders have been promising that AI is the key to curing human disease. Anthropic researchers have also been warning that AI might kill us all.

The clock is ticking: Final 24 hours to exhibit at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026

Last day to book your exhibit table at Disrupt is today, September 18. Get your startup in front of 10,000+ founders, investors, operators, and tech leaders on October 13–15.

2 days left to exhibit at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 

Last day to book your exhibit table at Disrupt is September 18. Two days left. Get your startup in front of 10,000+ founders, investors, operators, and tech leaders on October 13–15.

Hear why Science Corp CEO Max Hodak says the screen era is ending at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026

At this year’s Disrupt, Science Corp CEO Max Hodak will present a vision for screen-free interfaces that can even offer medical help. Register before September 25 to save up to $200 on your pass.

Next wave of VCs judging Startup Battlefield 200 contenders at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 revealed

Meet the next five top-tier investors judging the Startup Battlefield 200 contenders live at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026. Register before September 25 to save up to $200 and don’t miss a moment of the ultimate startup pitch competition.

3 days left to exhibit: Get your brand in front of VCs and high-value leads at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 

Last day to book your exhibit table at Disrupt is September 18. Three days left. Get your startup in front of 10,000+ founders, investors, operators, and tech leaders on October 13–15.

Health benefits platform Thatch reaches $1B valuation as healthcare costs surge

The five-year-old startup raised $108 million from The General Partnership, Index Ventures, General Catalyst, and Andreessen Horowitz.

Evvy raises $40M as it seeks to further women’s health research with vaginal microbiome data

Women’s health company Evvy announced Tuesday a $40 million Series B led by Catalio Capital Management.

4 days left to exhibit at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026

Last day to exhibit at Disrupt is Sept 18. 4 days left. Get your startup in front of 10,000+ founders, investors, operators and tech leaders October 13–15.

Hear how AI can engineer nature’s comeback at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026

Not long ago, bringing an extinct species back to life belonged to science fiction. Today, it’s the mission of a billion-dollar startup. Advances in artificial intelligence, genetics, and computational biology are changing what’s possible i…