Health

The future of fertility, from artificial wombs to AI-assisted IVF

A look back at the history of infertility treatments and ahead to the tech that could change everything we thought we knew about reproduction.

Kristin Houser

Overlay of hands and abstract patterns in purple and blue tones, symbolizing hope for Parkinson's cure.

Drugs

The exciting research that may cure Parkinson’s

GeneCode is developing a drug it hopes won’t just alleviate Parkinson’s symptoms but also protect and restore patient’s neural health.

Kevin Dickinson

A child sitting on a couch in a dimly lit room, holding and looking intently at a tablet, as if testing the Goldilocks hypothesis for the perfect screen brightness.

Mental Health

Beyond screen time: Rethinking kids’ tech use with the “Goldilocks hypothesis”

The “Goldilocks hypothesis” asks parents to think beyond screen time and consider the habits that teens build around technology use.

Kevin Dickinson

Medicine

Study: blood transfusions can slow signs of aging in mice

A new study shows that blood from fitter mice can reverse cognitive decline in sedentary mice.

Teresa Carey

Biology

Scientists 3D print a heart pump that can beat on its own

Scientists 3D print a heart pump capable of beating on its own — and the organoid could have a big impact on heart research.

Kristin Houser

Coronavirus

Bats may provide clues for treating COVID-19

Bats have long lives despite playing host to numerous viruses. Three scientists believe bats' immune systems may help develop new ways of treating COVID-19.

B. David Zarley

Coronavirus

Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine produces more antibodies than infection

Two shots of Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine produces more antibodies than a coronavirus infection, according to Phase 1 preliminary data.

Kristin Houser

Coronavirus

Study: Risk of death from COVID-19 is 45% lower on arthritis drug

The arthritis drug tocilizumab may lower ventilated patients' risk of death from COVID-19 by 45%, according to a retrospective study.

Kristin Houser

Coronavirus

Survivors’ plasma might prevent coronavirus infections

Injections of COVID-19 survivors' blood plasma might prevent coronavirus infections, making them a promising stopgap until a vaccine is ready.

Kristin Houser

Medicine

Researchers heal human lungs by hooking them up to live pigs

In a remarkable experiment, researchers heal human lungs by connecting them to live pigs. And the pigs are unscathed.

Teresa Carey

Coronavirus

Engineers create reusable N95 mask out of rubber

With face masks still in demand, engineers unveil a new reusable N95 mask made of durable, easy-to-sterilize silicone rubber.

Kristin Houser

Addiction

FDA: Smokeless cigarettes produce less harmful chemicals

FDA clears Philip Morris to market its smokeless cigarettes as modified risk tobacco products, which could benefit smokers battling a nicotine addiction.

Kristin Houser

End-of-life AI

End-of-life and palliative care discussions with patients are crucial but difficult. Can AI help?

B. David Zarley

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