Medical Technology

Two university-based clinics have debuted large programs that rely on sequencing to diagnose genetic disorders, including developmental disorders such as autism

With thousands of people in need of heart transplants, researchers are trying to grow new organs

An advanced form of ultrasound may help researchers assess the health of blood and diagnose disease without breaking the skin

Scientists show that male genes linked to taste may play a role in sperm production

A prolific inventor argues that we are on the cusp of an explosion in truly useful and unencumbering wearable devices

Researchers reevaluate the safety of radiation used in medical imaging

Cataract surgery lets blind children see at an advanced age, giving scientists new insight into the brain’s adaptability

Surgery in blind children from India allows them to see for the first time and reveals how vision works in the brain

A small group of people with mid- to late-stage dementia appeared happier and less anxious after spending time with a robotic animal programmed to respond to touch and sound. Larry Greenemeier reports

A small group of type 2 diabetes patients lost significant amounts of fat around their hearts and in their livers and abdomens with regular exercise, even without dietary changes. Katherine Harmon reports

The FDA issues guidelines to manufacturers to protect their products