HealthMay 10, 2017
Scientists Gather for Genome Writing Conference, but Funding Is Scarce
More than 250 attendees are meeting in New York City to discuss synthesizing genomes from scratch
Biotech
MedicineMay 4, 2017
Can Zapping the Vagus Nerve Jump-Start Immunity?
An experimental procedure is exposing links between nervous and immune systems
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BiotechMay 1, 2017
The Beauty of “Mini Brains”
Lab-grown bundles of brain cells may be the future of drug testing
MedicineMay 1, 2017
Disabled Hands Successfully Replaced with Bionic Prosthetics
If they can brave a voluntary amputation, people with a disabled, nerve-damaged hand can now have it surgically replaced
NeuroscienceMay 1, 2017
Restoring Movement and Hope after Paralysis
One man’s journey to overcome his injury with the help of a cutting-edge brain-machine interface
BiotechApril 27, 2017
"Mini-Me" Brains Mimic Disease, Raise Hope for Eventual Therapies
These lab creations may provides hunts about autism or other disorders
BiotechApril 25, 2017
Brave New Wool? Artificial Womb Sustains Premature Lambs for Weeks
The technology may someday help babies born in their second trimester survive
HealthApril 21, 2017
Fountain of Youth? Young Blood Infusions “Rejuvenate” Old Mice
Elderly rodents that received human umbilical cord blood improved significantly in memory tests
BiotechApril 12, 2017
Japanese Automakers Look to Robots to Aid the Elderly
As car sales fall companies are looking to expand into the handicap assistance market
FitnessApril 11, 2017
Should You Get Screened for Prostate Cancer?
New guidance updates a 2012 recommendation
BiotechApril 7, 2017
Too Much Information? FDA Clears 23AndMe to Sell Home Genetic Tests for Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s
The controversial step will significantly expand direct-to-consumer testing—but what if the news is bad?
BiotechApril 6, 2017
Clot-Grabbing Devices Offer Better Stroke Outcomes
Insights from patient follow up may fuel changes in care