The Statistical Puzzle Over How Much Biomedical Research is Wrong
The claim that most biomedical research is wrong is being challenged by a new result suggesting that only 14 per cent is wrong
Biomedicine
A Baby Neanderthal: Outlandish But Worth Discussing
Harvard's George Church clarifies his stance on a theoretical cloning.
Tracking Lung Health With a Cell Phone
Breathe in, breathe out. Dial and repeat.
Two Projects Aim to Learn How Microbes Affect Health
Self-trackers are turning their attention to the microbial menageries found on, and in, the human body.
Energy Conservation and the Puzzle of the Body's Healing Rate
Applying the laws of physics to the process of wound healing explains why body tissue heals so slowly, say researchers
Moderna Therapeutics: The Next Genentech?
Not so fast. The company has a novel approach, and its funding is commendable, but questions about its RNA technology remain.
Biotech Amgen to Buy Genetics Pioneer DeCode
Amgen places a $415 million bet that human genetics will boost drug discovery.
A Simple Gene Test Helps Curb Tuberculosis in Prisons
DNA sequencing is the most cost-effective way to screen for drug-resistant strains in prisons, say Stanford researchers.
Medical Society Approval for Non-Invasive Prenatal Testing
Cell-free fetal DNA test can be primary screen for aneuoploidy-risk pregnancies, says Ob-Gyn society
