Mars Mission Could Bring Health Benefits on Earth
Flying to space takes its toll on the human body, and this has spurred new research on radiation and microgravity, as well as advances in remote medicine and telehealth, all of which have potential benefits for people on Earth
After COVID-19 Successes, Researchers Push to Develop mRNA Vaccines for Other Diseases
mRNA vaccines are now in the limelight as a key tool for tackling COVID-19, but the technology was originally developed for other diseases, such as cancer, that researchers are now hoping to treat
Injection of Light-Sensitive Proteins Restores Blind Man’s Vision
The first successful clinical test of optogenetics lets a person see for the first time in decades, with help from image-enhancing goggles
Tomorrow’s Biggest Microbial Threats
Health experts around the world are focused on SARS-CoV-2, but similar viruses and microbial organisms such as bacteria could create the next global killer
How Twitter Is Changing Medical Research
From online journal clubs to “tweetorials” to conference updates, social media is changing the dissemination and discussion of biomedicine
CRISPR-Edited Babies Arrived, and Regulators Are Still Racing to Catch Up
One year after the world learned of He Jiankui’s editing of twins, gaps in rules remain
Unexpected Clues Emerge About Why Diets Fail
The physiology of weight regain still baffles scientists, but surprising insights have emerged
A Private Place Where HIV, Zika and Ebola Hide
Testicles protect viruses from immune attack, foiling attempts to destroy the pathogens
Metabolism in Mind: New Insights into the "Gut–Brain Axis" Spur Commercial Efforts to Target It
What if controlling the appetite were as easy as flipping a switch?