06.09.2009 A cheaper, gentler alternative to IVF may bring hope to infertile couples.
A chance discovery reveals a way to precisely control the activity of a gene. 06.01.2009
A dying patient faces a dropping blood count—and a faith that forbids transfusions. 05.28.2009
Research has soundly disproved the alleged connection, yet fears about vaccines continue to be a major risk to public health. 05.06.2009
A tropical vacation goes south when a tourist catches something horrible from the catch of the day. But what exactly is it? 04.28.2009
Hint: To forensic technicians it's a valuable timer; to medical doctors it's a defense against infection. 04.25.2009
When adrenal functions go out of whack, the mind and body respond in startling ways. 03.29.2009
Bacteria-killing viruses called bacteriophages can speed up pathogen evolution by a billion years. 03.28.2009
New study shows that mammals that sleep more have more immune cells and fewer parasites. 03.22.2009
Researchers are creating genetic tests to determine if mercury hiding in that "healthy" dinner could be messing with your brain. 03.19.2009
03.01.2009
Neil deGrasse Tyson, Area 51, modern life vs human nature, and more 02.20.2009
Bioengineers will likely control the future of humans as a species. 02.02.2009
A new study shows that plastic lab equipment can interfere with experiments. 01.30.2009
Despite the best care, a patient succumbs to a genetically predisposed disease. 01.14.2009
Researchers clone living pups from long-dead, frozen rodents. 01.12.2009
Researchers discover a way to re-route brain signals to a paralyzed limb. 01.10.2009
Robert Proctor looks at the way knowledge advances—and sometimes takes great leaps backwards. 01.08.2009
Body fat can kill you, keep you warm, or power your boat. 01.05.2009
The fitness pill, tainted drugs, why you should lick your wounds, and more. 12.29.2008