Medicine
Century-Old Lungs May Push Origin of Measles Back 1,500 Years
The viral infection may have made its first hop into humans when large cities arose
This Demon, Immortalized in 2,700-Year-Old Assyrian Tablet, Was Thought to Cause Epilepsy
The damaged drawing was hidden on the back of a clay cuneiform tablet
Eight Innovators to Watch in 2020
From plastic recycling pioneers to landmine foes, these dreamers have big plans for the coming year
The Top Ten Scientific Discoveries of the Decade
Breakthroughs include measuring the true nature of the universe, finding new species of human ancestors, and unlocking new ways to fight disease
Soil From a Northern Ireland Graveyard May Lead Scientists to a Powerful New Antibiotic
An ancient legend could provide a new weapon in the fight against deadly bacteria
This Spiky Patch Could Invisibly Record Vaccination History Under Skin
But the technology raise several ethical concerns that could stymie its progress
Why Are Americans Taking Fish Antibiotics?
A new study investigated the online fish antibiotic market—and found that some humans seem to be ingesting them
Honoring the Legacy of Brian Sorrentino
His widow reflects on the pioneering medical research conducted by her late husband
Once-a-Month Birth Control Pill Seems to Have Worked in Pigs. Are People Next?
Scientists used a device that sits in the stomach and slowly releases hormones into the body
How Studying Bioluminescent Creatures Is Transforming Medical Science
The natural light of insects and sea creatures can help doctors illuminate H.I.V. and even kill cancer cells
Why the World Needs Bloodsucking Creatures
The ecological benefits of animals like leeches, ticks and vampire bats are the focus of a new exhibition at the Royal Ontario Museum
These Scientists May Have Found a Cure for 'Bubble Boy' Disease
A newly developed gene therapy is saving young people afflicted by the rare but deadly diagnosis
Three Cases of Plague Diagnosed in China
Officials say the risk of an outbreak is low, but many are concerned that information about the cases is being restricted
By Studying Mouth Bacteria, Scientists Hope to Learn the Secrets of Microbiomes
Communities of bacteria and other microbes in the human mouth can help researchers learn how these groups of organisms affect human health
Some Women Without the Brain's Olfactory Bulbs Can Still Smell. Scientists Say It Makes No Sense
Left-handed women missing the brain structures were still able to smell as well–or better—than average
Double-Sided Tape Inspired by Spiderwebs Could Revolutionize Surgery
The two-sided adhesive instantly dries tissue then creates a strong bond—in just 5 seconds
The Possibilities and Risks of Genetically Altering Immune Cells to Fight Cancer
Of the ten or so patients I’ve treated with CAR-T, over half developed strange neurologic side effects ranging from headaches to seizures
A New Gene Editing Tool Could Make CRISPR More Precise
Prime editing offers a new way to make changes to DNA while avoiding some of the drawbacks and clunkiness of traditional CRISPR
This Jane Austen Letter Highlights the Horrors of 19th-Century Dentistry
The missive, penned after the author accompanied her nieces on a visit to the dentist, will be up for auction later this month
Nobel Prize in Medicine Awarded to Scientists Who Revealed How Cells Respond to Different Oxygen Levels
Three medical scientists will share the award for further explaining how the body responds to oxygen abundance
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