Kill Switch for CRISPR Could Make Gene Editing Safer
Anti-CRISPR proteins could bolster biosecurity and improve medical treatments
Stories by Elie Dolgin
11 Rising Stars of Science
These newcomers are making their mark in research across a variety of fields
There's No Limit to Longevity, Says Study Reviving Human Life Span Debate
The findings counter some previous work
Scientists Downsize Bold Plan to Make Human Genome from Scratch
Genetic construction project shifts focus to making virus-resistant human cells
“Warm Transplants” Save Livers and Lives
A machine that maintains organs at body temperature may help alleviate shortages
Failed Alzheimer’s Trial Does Not Kill Leading Theory of Disease
The drug, and others based on the “amyloid hypothesis,” are still being tested in other, different trials
Lettuce Pills (You Heard That Right) May Help Treat Haemophilia
Pills made from lettuce leaves could help to prevent one of the most serious complications of haemophilia treatment
Does Your Average Scientist Need an Ethicist on Call?
Bioethicists are setting up consultancies for research — but some scientists question whether they are a necessity
Androgen-Blocking Drug Wins Approval for Prostate Cancer
A new treatment option for men with advanced prostate cancer has been approved by the FDA
Mice That Eat Yogurt Have Larger Testicles
Probiotics may endow rodents with a "mouse swagger"
