PolicySeptember 12, 2019
Consumer DNA Tests Negate Sperm-Bank-Donor Anonymity
Companies such as 23andMe and Ancestry.com have made it impossible for sperm banks to keep donors’ identities secret
Biotech
BiotechSeptember 12, 2019
Japan Approves First Human-Animal Embryo Experiments
The research could eventually lead to new sources of organs for transplant, but ethical and technical hurdles need to be overcome
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BiotechSeptember 7, 2019
Fetal Scans and Mammograms—There’s a Groupon for That
Discount coupons let patients pin down costs before treatment, but raise worries about unnecessary tests and radiation
BiotechSeptember 1, 2019
Scientists Tripped People for Science
An elaborate setup allowed researchers to study how people stumble and recover
ComputingSeptember 1, 2019
If You Want to Freak Out, Do a Web Search of Your Symptoms
You can find good information, but there's a lot more bad
TechnologyAugust 23, 2019
Gene Editing Transforms Gel into Shape-Shifting Smart Material
The CRISPR technique can trigger the new material to release drugs or pick up biological signals
BiotechAugust 21, 2019
Virtual Physical Therapy Could Help Fill Gaps in Treating All Too Real Pain
At-home video sessions and apps could reduce costs and expand treatment in rural areas
BiotechAugust 18, 2019
Top U.S. Medical Centers Roll Out DNA Sequencing Clinics for Healthy Clients
Patients can pay hundreds to thousands of dollars to screen for genetic health risks
EngineeringAugust 16, 2019
An Innovative Robotic Exosuit Boosts both Walking and Running
The soft wearable could prove useful for military applications, emergencies and medical rehabilitation
BiotechAugust 15, 2019
Scientists Seek Better Guidelines for Editing Genes in Human Embryos
In the first of two meetings, an international commission discussed the criteria required before such experiments should be conducted—if ever
BiotechAugust 13, 2019
Despite Controversy, Human Studies of CRISPR Move Forward in the U.S.
The technology that produced a global scandal in China last year has entered into clinical trials to treat sickle cell anemia and an eye disease
BiotechAugust 12, 2019
Scientists Call for Do-Over for Rules on Creating “CRISPR Babies”
On Tuesday, an international commission will meet to develop less ambiguous guidelines for embryo editing