An Ancient Battle Is Playing Out in the DNA of Every Embryo
Millions of years ago, retroviruses invaded the human genome. Today some of these viral remnants threaten the developing embryo, while others fight to defend ..
Millions of years ago, retroviruses invaded the human genome. Today some of these viral remnants threaten the developing embryo, while others fight to defend ..
Services like Maven are improving outcomes across key areas of women’s health care—from emergency medicine to maternity services. ..
Equity will require educating medical staff, reducing maternity and fertility costs for employees, and investing more in female health research. ..
A new compound halts sperm in their tracks. It’s fast-acting, temporary, hormone-free, and highly effective—in mice. ..
In much of the US, donors aren’t obliged to disclose potentially inheritable health conditions. A proposed law could change that. ..
The nation follows the UK in permitting mitochondrial donation, which aims to prevent the transmission of rare but often fatal conditions. ..
Monoclonal antibodies have been touted for their potential to fight off infections like Covid-19. Could they be used as contraceptives too? ..