BiotechApril 27, 2017
"Mini-Me" Brains Mimic Disease, Raise Hope for Eventual Therapies
These lab creations may provides hunts about autism or other disorders
Biotech
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
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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
BiotechApril 6, 2017
Seeking Pig Organs for Human Transplants
Researchers want to employ CRISPR to solve a huge health care problem
MedicineApril 4, 2017
Cancer Researchers Worry about Potential Downsides of Immunotherapy
The treatments may hasten growth of tumors in some patients
BiotechApril 3, 2017
Genetic Details of Controversial "3-Parent Baby" Revealed
The child's parents have decided to forgo long-term monitoring by researchers
MedicineApril 1, 2017
Microbes with Rewired DNA Turn into Patient-Saving Drugs
By reprogramming DNA inside harmful microbes, biologists are turning them into patient-saving drugs
BiotechApril 1, 2017
Unnatural Responsibilities
Synthetic biology offers unusual rewards and risks