Medical Technology

Animals with blocked windpipes maintained stable blood oxygen levels and heart rates after receiving injections of oxygen-filled microparticles. Sophie Bushwick reports

Scientists and policymakers argue that publishing full H5N1 ferret papers is important for protecting humanity against future pandemics

The achievement, with an "optic cup" that contains multiple layers of photoreceptors, raises hopes for repairs of damaged eyes in the clinic

Researchers use stealthy nanoscale particles to infiltrate vaginal mucus and keep herpes at bay in mice

Characterizing the diverse human microbiome may someday help us avoid disease and boost health

The compact device promises to open a window on chemical reactions in the lab

A new method could make noninvasive screening commonplace

Bruce Walker, professor of medicine at Harvard Medical School and director of the Ragon Institute of Massachusetts General Hospital, M.I.T. and Harvard, talks about his article in the July issue of Scientific American magazine called "Controlling HIV," about rare individuals who never develop AIDS after being infected by the virus

People are turning to social media to bridge the chasm between those in need of life-saving organs and those who can help. This offers hope but also introduces risks

Spinal scans reveal the mechanism by which intense thinking can block pain receptors in the nervous system

Regenerative medicine gets a cash boost from the nation's health ministry, but stricter regulations are needed to ensure safety