A Hair Loss Study Raises New Questions About Aging Cells
A protein secreted by seemingly dormant cells in skin moles causes hair to grow again. That’s a big—and potentially useful—surprise. ..
A protein secreted by seemingly dormant cells in skin moles causes hair to grow again. That’s a big—and potentially useful—surprise. ..
The spotted-wing drosophila is a threat to fruit growers across the US and Europe. Crispr could thwart the pest’s numbers. ..
The 100,000 Genomes Project has a massive database to help doctors and patients solve baffling medical cases and diagnose cancers. ..
Treatment in utero could cure diseases before birth. Recent advances in lab animals may bring medicine closer to achieving it—but this field is still ..
A startup used gene editing to make mustard greens more appetizing to consumers. Next up: fruits. ..
The first large-scale comparison of DNA mutation rates in 68 different vertebrate species gives insights into how quickly life can evolve. ..
Every year, thousands of pets develop tumors very similar to those found in people. Find drugs that work for canines, and human treatments should follow. ..
The technique may finally be emerging as a way to preserve species at risk of extinction. ..
Longevity evangelists are injecting people with experimental gene therapies. There are no guarantees—and no refunds. ..
Studying people who live well beyond the age of 100 could reveal the secret to living longer, healthier lives. But the statistics tell another story. ..