Biotech

Experts call the technology a “significant achievement,” but critics say the risks may not be justified

Researchers worry about misinforming people about the risk of disease

Voters sent some strong signals on marijuana use and assisted suicide

Devices that autonomously regulate blood sugar levels are in the final stages before widespread availability

Patent data show that companies have very different strategies for invention

The approach is popular for treating achy joints and muscles, but hard evidence is lacking

Three information graphics show how scientists are tackling disease-ridden mosquito populations around the world

The fruity with a hint of double helix assertion is not backed by strong science

The massive editing project only took months to complete 

Cells were matured in a lab dish, edging toward a process that may one day work in humans  

As the first T-cell therapies for tumors near U.S. approval, researchers race to engineer less-toxic alternatives