Medicine
Most Cancer Cases Arise from "Bad Luck"
Environment and heredity are smaller players than researchers previously believed
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Policy
Science Sting Exposes Corrupt Journal Publishers
A stunt reveals the problematic practices of predatory journals
Behavior
Accidental Therapists: For Insect Detectives, the Trickiest Cases Involve Bugs That Are Not There
Entomologists are fielding questions from people who believe they are under attack
Biotech
Can Science Rob Snakes of Their Deadliest Weapon?
Biotech companies are on the prowl for newer, better antivenoms
Medicine
More Medical Residency Spots Filled, but Fewer International Applicants
The number of positions hit a record high this year, even as the number of non-U.S. citizens who applied declined
Policy
Trump Budget Would Slash Biomedical and Science Research Dollars
The $1.1-trillion proposal includes a $6-billion chop to the NIH
Biotech
A Revolutionary Genetic Experiment is Planned for a West African Village – If Residents Agree
A gene drive bid aims to eliminate malaria
Cognition
Brain Hackers Seeking Peak Performance Use Risky Chemical Cocktails
“Smart drugs” are not clinically proven and could be dangerous
Policy
House Republicans Would Let Employers Demand Workers’ Genetic Test Results
A controversial measure may be included in future healthcare reform
Public Health
Obamacare Repeal and Trump’s Spending Plan Put CDC Budget in Peril
The GOP health care bill would slash key funding for the agency
