BehaviorMarch 27, 2017
One Reason Young People Don’t Go Into Science? We Don’t Fail Well
A single project failure drives many students to switch to other majors
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MedicineMarch 24, 2017
Most Cancer Cases Arise from "Bad Luck"
Environment and heredity are smaller players than researchers previously believed
PolicyMarch 23, 2017
Science Sting Exposes Corrupt Journal Publishers
A stunt reveals the problematic practices of predatory journals
BehaviorMarch 22, 2017
Accidental Therapists: For Insect Detectives, the Trickiest Cases Involve Bugs That Are Not There
Entomologists are fielding questions from people who believe they are under attack
BiotechMarch 21, 2017
Can Science Rob Snakes of Their Deadliest Weapon?
Biotech companies are on the prowl for newer, better antivenoms
MedicineMarch 19, 2017
More Medical Residency Spots Filled, but Fewer International Applicants
The number of positions hit a record high this year, even as the number of non-U.S. citizens who applied declined
PolicyMarch 16, 2017
Trump Budget Would Slash Biomedical and Science Research Dollars
The $1.1-trillion proposal includes a $6-billion chop to the NIH
BiotechMarch 14, 2017
A Revolutionary Genetic Experiment is Planned for a West African Village – If Residents Agree
A gene drive bid aims to eliminate malaria
CognitionMarch 13, 2017
Brain Hackers Seeking Peak Performance Use Risky Chemical Cocktails
“Smart drugs” are not clinically proven and could be dangerous
PolicyMarch 10, 2017
House Republicans Would Let Employers Demand Workers’ Genetic Test Results
A controversial measure may be included in future healthcare reform
Public HealthMarch 7, 2017
Obamacare Repeal and Trump’s Spending Plan Put CDC Budget in Peril
The GOP health care bill would slash key funding for the agency
Public HealthMarch 4, 2017
Can Tilapia Skin Be Used to Bandage Burns?
With few other treatment options, doctors in Brazil are turning to this popular fish
BiotechMarch 2, 2017
New Advance May Help Organs Survive Deep Freeze
Early work suggests nanoparticles may help rewarm cryopreserved tissue
Public HealthMarch 1, 2017
Human Cases of Bird Flu Are Surging
A wave of H7N9 infections in China is killing patients
Public HealthMarch 1, 2017
Skin Cancer from Tanning Beds Costs $343 Million per Year
The new estimate does not incorporate other problems related to these devices
Public HealthFebruary 27, 2017
WHO Releases List of World's Most Dangerous Superbugs
The U.N. agency’s first-ever such list names 12 bacterial threats as the highest-priority needs for antibiotics
HealthFebruary 22, 2017
Sketching the Beginnings of Life, One Cell at a Time
How did a scientist create incredibly detailed drawings of embryo development a century ago?
MedicineFebruary 21, 2017
Hundreds of Babies Harmed by Homeopathic Remedies, Families Say
10 years of FDA data paint a grim picture of teething product complaints
BiotechFebruary 16, 2017
6 Takeaways from the CRISPR Patent Decision
The landmark ruling will have ripple effects
BiotechFebruary 15, 2017
Disputed CRISPR Patents Stay with Broad Institute, U.S. Panel Rules
Three judges have released their decision
Mental HealthFebruary 8, 2017
Surging Demand for Mental Health Care Jams College Services
Students may wait weeks for a basic consultation; sometimes even longer to see a psychiatrist
PolicyFebruary 2, 2017
Scientists Protest Trump Order with Boycotts of Journals, Conferences
More than 4,500 academics have pledged to skip U.S.-based meetings
Public HealthJanuary 30, 2017
After Trump Order, Hospitals Scramble to Aid Patients Slated for U.S. Care
Two top medical centers worry that patients will not be permitted to enter the country
Public HealthJanuary 30, 2017
Egg Donors May Face Uncertain Long-Term Risks
Donation nearly doubled from 2000 to 2010, even as there was little health follow-up