HealthJune 23, 2015
Programmed Bacteria Can Detect Tumors
Sangeeta Bhatia of M.I.T. talks about efforts to get bacteria to home in on tumors and let us know they're there. Cynthia Graber reports
Medical Technology
The SciencesJune 23, 2015
Restore Research to Preserve the American Dream
Norman Augustine, former CEO of Lockheed Martin and former undersecretary of the Army talks about the report he co-chaired for the American Academy of Arts & Sciences, "Restoring the Foundation: The Vital Role of Research in Preserving the American Dream"
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HealthJune 15, 2015
Quantum Technology Probes the Ultimate Limits of Vision
Researchers hope to show whether the human eye can detect a single photon—and its superposition
HealthJune 11, 2015
Surprising Approach to STDs Allows Prescription Drugs for Sexual Partners
Sending people home with meds for their bedmates gets results but raises questions about drug resistance
HealthJune 8, 2015
Has Maternal Mortality Really Doubled in the U.S.?
Statistics have suggested a sharp increase in the number of American women dying as a complication of pregnancy since the late 1980s, but a closer look at the data hints that all is not as it seems
HealthJune 6, 2015
The Myth of "Female Viagra"
The libido-enhancing drug approved by an FDA advisory panel acts slowly on the brain to increase desire—not quickly on the mechanics of the sexual act
HealthJune 1, 2015
Inside the Inflammation Factory
A newly discovered structure in cells underlies inflammation wherever it occurs—an insight that may lead to new treatments for ailments as diverse as atherosclerosis, Alzheimer's and fatty liver disease
HealthJune 1, 2015
3 New Eyeglasses That Give Doctors Superhuman Vision
With them, you can see veins, hidden bruises, cancer cells and more
HealthMay 29, 2015
Blood Pressure Vaccine Lengthens Rat Lives
A DNA-based vaccine gave rats six months of protection against high blood pressure as well as healthier hearts. Christopher Intagliata reports
HealthMay 27, 2015
Antibiotic Alternatives Rev Up Bacterial Arms Race
From predatory microbes to toxic metals, nature is inspiring new ways to treat infections
TechnologyMay 26, 2015
Smart Cane Could Help Blind ID Faces
High-tech sticks could help visually impaired people spot obstacles and even identify acquaintances as they approach. Larry Greenemeier reports
HealthMay 20, 2015
After Ebola, a Blueprint Emerges to Jump-Start RD
Accelerated testing of compounds that have shown efficacy against the virus may lead to new drugs and vaccines