Gene Therapy in the Womb Is Inching Closer to Reality
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 ..
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 ..
Fitbits and Apple Watches weren’t designed for people with atypical health conditions. But the tech can be extremely useful—with some creativity. ..
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. ..
Immune cells called monocytes are triggered to help clear infection—but in some cases they never switch off, leaving patients breathless for months. ..
The ovaries age faster than any other organ in the body. Figuring out how to slow down that process could have health benefits for women—and men. ..
Longevity evangelists are injecting people with experimental gene therapies. There are no guarantees—and no refunds. ..
The animals evolved into ultra-resilient, disease-free predators while isolated on Auckland Island. Now people want to breed them for organ transplants. ..
The high court has maintained access to a drug used in medication abortion while it weighs a final decision on the pill. ..
The court has given itself a deadline extension until late Friday night to decide whether mifepristone should remain legal. ..
Scientists believe lasting symptoms following a coronavirus infection is not a single disorder. New clinical trials could more effectively reach solutions. ..