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Gene editing used in China in a failed but promising attempt to cure HIV
Scientists in China have used CRISPR gene-editing technology to treat a patient with HIV, but it didn't cure the patient, ...
Rodent-like creature may be our earliest ancestor
The earliest known ancestors of the mammal lineage that includes everything from humans, to blue whales, to pygmy shrews may ...
1 in 4 cancer patients turn to medical marijuana for relief
One of the most well-known purported uses for medical marijuana is to alleviate symptoms related to cancer treatment, and a ...
Mystery Norwegian jelly-like blobs stump marine biologists
Giant, jelly-like blobs have been sighted off the western coast of Norway, but the identities of these mysterious objects have ...
Weakened Zika virus might help fight brain cancer in adults
A new study suggests that the same properties that make Zika a dangerous virus for unborn children could be useful ...
Did life originate ‘naturally’ or are we a cosmic mistake?
Understanding the origin of life is arguably one of the most compelling quests for humanity. This quest has inevitably moved ...
Does talcum baby powder cause ovarian cancer?
Some people may sprinkle on powder after showering and never think much of it. But recent court cases have shined ...
Microbiome and health: Stress, diet and genetics responsible for how bacteria influences our immune system
Could the idea that there are "good" and "bad" bacteria be a false dichotomy? … In a study on mice, scientists found ...
‘Tissue paper’ made from organs could repair damage, restore function
Scientists have created paper-like biomaterials from organs such as the ovaries, uterus, heart, liver and muscle that are thin and ...
5 facts on Trump’s transgender military ban
President Donald Trump said [July 26] that transgender individuals could not serve in the military. "After consultation with my Generals ...
Bacteria-induced inflammation may contribute to Alzheimer’s
People with Alzheimer's disease may have higher levels of bacteria in their brains compared to people without the condition, a ...
Genetics of Harry Potter: What wizardry can tell us about our DNA
[In the world of "Harry Potter,"] magic appears to follow some of the same rules as other traits that are ...
Eyeborg: Man has video camera inserted to replace damaged eye
Rob Spence, a documentary filmmaker from Canada, has a prosthetic eye that doubles as a video camera. Spence, who is ...
Heroin vaccine could neutralize drug high using body’s immune system
As heroin-related deaths soar in the United States, a group of researchers said they may be one step closer to ...
Sexy swimmers: Sperm cell tails use elastic springs to control movement
Human sperm cells get an extra oomph forward as they swim, thanks to interconnected elastic springs in their tails that ...
Why men are faster runners than women
Given that both men and women train equally hard, why is it that men, on average, are faster runners than ...
Homo Sapiens 2.0: National Geographic TV series explores what life on earth will look like in 1 million years
In the year 1 million, Earth's continents will look roughly the same as they do now and the sun will ...
Infection-causing, antibiotic-resistant ‘superbug’ originated 500 million years ago
The bacteria, called Enterococcus, is a so-called superbug, meaning it is resistant to antibiotics and cleaning products. In the new ...
Ice age mammal bones discovered during subway construction in Los Angeles
The discovery of ice age mammal bones — one belonging to an extinct camel and the other to either a ...
Tired all the time? Chronic fatigue syndrome may be linked to gut bacteria
People with chronic fatigue syndrome may have imbalances in their gut bacteria, a new study suggests. The study found that ...
CRISPR primer: Explaining the powerful gene-editing tool
CRISPR technology is a simple yet powerful tool for editing genomes. It allows researchers to easily alter DNA sequences and ...
Disease trade-off: Malaria resistance comes with higher risk for multiple sclerosis, lupus
When it comes to human evolution and survival, fighting off one disease can sometimes mean that a person becomes more ...
Average looking? Displaying your creativity may make you more attractive
Showing a bit of creativity on your online dating profile could make you appear more attractive to potential dates, a ...
Shocking: Electrical zaps to your brain may improve memory
Zapping the brain with just a bit of electricity at the right time may help to improve memory function in ...
Two halves better than one: Why our brain evolved to be symmetrical
The human brain evolved to have two halves — and a new review of previous research suggests that this dual ...
Human de-extinction: If we disappear from the planet, should our species be revived?
It's a tough call, but maybe not, according to a panel of five experts who debated "de-extinction" during the annual ...
Criminal intent: Brain scans could show whether someone meant to do bad
What if lawyers could prove that a person knowingly committed a crime by looking at scans of his or her ...
Science of Star Trek: Would ‘Vulcans’ really look like humans?
After studying scenes from [the Star Trek fictional universe], Mohamed Noor, an evolutionary biologist at Duke University in North Carolina, ...
