CRISPR and other new technologies open doors for drug development, but which diseases get prioritized? It comes down to money and science So many diseases to treat,...
Mutton, an Indigenous woolly dog, died in 1859 − new analysis confirms precolonial lineage of this extinct breed, once kept for their wool Indigenous Coast Salish women...
When authoritative sources hold onto bad data: A legal scholar explains the need for government databases to retract information Government information sources like the U.S. patent database...
Nonalcoholic beer: New techniques craft flavorful brews without the buzz Brewers today are delivering nonalcoholic beers that are a far cry from the sweet, watery options of...
Drinking during holidays and special occasions could affect how you parent your kids Whether to be harsher or more lax, drinking can affect parenting. JGalione/E+ via Getty...
What’s the point of giving gifts? An anthropologist explains this ancient part of being human Gifts are usually given reciprocally. Svetlana_nsk/iStock via Getty Images Plus Chip Colwell,...
Customizing mRNA is easy, and that’s what makes it the next frontier for personalized medicine − a molecular biologist explains One of the advantages of mRNA is its...
Scientists and space agencies are shooting for the Moon – 5 essential reads on modern lunar missions The Moon, shot from Pakistan during a lunar eclipse. AP...
Teens don’t know everything − and those who acknowledge that fact are more eager to learn What makes some students eager to work hard and others prefer...
How do pacemakers and defibrillators work? A cardiologist explains how they interact with the electrical system of the heart Electrocardiograms, or ECGs, record the electrical activity of...
