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Smoking still kills over 6 million people a year

Smoking still kills over 6 million people a year Smoking still kills over 6 million people a year

By Kendra Pierre-Louis

How an otherwise harmless virus can trigger celiac disease

How an otherwise harmless virus can trigger celiac disease How an otherwise harmless virus can trigger celiac disease

By Sara Chodosh

Two thirds of cancer mutations result from completely random DNA mistakes

Two thirds of cancer mutations result from completely random DNA mistakes Two thirds of cancer mutations result from completely random DNA mistakes

By Claire Maldarelli

Could your favorite pain medicine send you into cardiac arrest?

Could your favorite pain medicine send you into cardiac arrest? Could your favorite pain medicine send you into cardiac arrest?

By Kendra Pierre-Louis

Gluten-free diets are not actually linked to diabetes

Gluten-free diets are not actually linked to diabetes Gluten-free diets are not actually linked to diabetes

By Sara Chodosh

Colon and rectal cancer seem to be on the rise—in millennials

Colon and rectal cancer seem to be on the rise—in millennials Colon and rectal cancer seem to be on the rise—in millennials

By Sara Chodosh

Droughts actually make West Nile virus worse

Droughts actually make West Nile virus worse Droughts actually make West Nile virus worse

By Mary Beth Griggs

E-cigarettes might actually be a safe tool for quitting smoking

E-cigarettes might actually be a safe tool for quitting smoking E-cigarettes might actually be a safe tool for quitting smoking

By Claire Maldarelli

Doctors successfully treat two babies with leukemia using gene-edited immune cells Doctors successfully treat two babies with leukemia using gene-edited immune cells

By Claire Maldarelli

The chemicals in burnt toast and crispy fries won’t kill you, but the calories might

The chemicals in burnt toast and crispy fries won’t kill you, but the calories might The chemicals in burnt toast and crispy fries won’t kill you, but the calories might

By Sara Chodosh

Here’s what the Obama administration did for science Here’s what the Obama administration did for science

By Jason Lederman

Why are scientists so obsessed with studying zombies?

Why are scientists so obsessed with studying zombies? Why are scientists so obsessed with studying zombies?

By Kate Baggaley

Magic mushrooms help cancer patients deal with depression

Magic mushrooms help cancer patients deal with depression Magic mushrooms help cancer patients deal with depression

By Claire Maldarelli

Cryogenic freezers

Teenage cancer victim wins the right to be cryogenically preserved Teenage cancer victim wins the right to be cryogenically preserved

By Sara Chodosh

Human patient treated with CRISPR gene editing for the first time Human patient treated with CRISPR gene editing for the first time

By Michael Koziol

A tiny USB stick can tell you how much HIV is in your blood

A tiny USB stick can tell you how much HIV is in your blood A tiny USB stick can tell you how much HIV is in your blood

By Rachel Feltman

Why immunotherapy could be the cure to cancer we have all been waiting for

Why immunotherapy could be the cure to cancer we have all been waiting for Why immunotherapy could be the cure to cancer we have all been waiting for

By Claire Maldarelli

Why It’s Too Soon To Say HIV Has Been Cured

Why It’s Too Soon To Say HIV Has Been Cured Why It’s Too Soon To Say HIV Has Been Cured

By Knvul Sheikh

The Problem With Cancer-Sniffing Dogs

The Problem With Cancer-Sniffing Dogs The Problem With Cancer-Sniffing Dogs

By Sara Chodosh

One In 10 Children May Have A Natural AIDS Defense Mechanism

One In 10 Children May Have A Natural AIDS Defense Mechanism One In 10 Children May Have A Natural AIDS Defense Mechanism

By Knvul Sheikh

Tracking A Viral War In Real Time

Tracking A Viral War In Real Time Tracking A Viral War In Real Time

Zuckerberg’s $3 Billion Isn’t Actually That Impressive

Zuckerberg’s $3 Billion Isn’t Actually That Impressive Zuckerberg’s $3 Billion Isn’t Actually That Impressive

By Sara Chodosh

The Losing Battle Against Bacterial STDs

The Losing Battle Against Bacterial STDs The Losing Battle Against Bacterial STDs

Cone Snail Venom Could Help Create Speedy Diabetes Treatments

Cone Snail Venom Could Help Create Speedy Diabetes Treatments Cone Snail Venom Could Help Create Speedy Diabetes Treatments

By Kate Baggaley

Tasmanian devil

Tasmanian Devils Might Be Evolving To Resist Contagious Cancer Tasmanian Devils Might Be Evolving To Resist Contagious Cancer

By Kate Baggaley

The Woman Who Targets Cancer-Causing Mechanisms

The Woman Who Targets Cancer-Causing Mechanisms The Woman Who Targets Cancer-Causing Mechanisms

By Veronique Greenwood and Cassandra Willyard

The Search of the Perfect Antiviral Has Taken A New Step Forward

The Search of the Perfect Antiviral Has Taken A New Step Forward The Search of the Perfect Antiviral Has Taken A New Step Forward

Yellow Fever Is Completely Preventable, So Why Are Millions At Risk?

Yellow Fever Is Completely Preventable, So Why Are Millions At Risk? Yellow Fever Is Completely Preventable, So Why Are Millions At Risk?

By Jamie Leventhal

The Cockroach Milk Debate: Super Food Or Just Super Hype?

The Cockroach Milk Debate: Super Food Or Just Super Hype? The Cockroach Milk Debate: Super Food Or Just Super Hype?

Identical twins

The Fatter Twin Is No More Likely To Have A Heart Attack The Fatter Twin Is No More Likely To Have A Heart Attack

By Ryan F. Mandelbaum

A Sweet (Smelling) Bed Bug Control Option

A Sweet (Smelling) Bed Bug Control Option A Sweet (Smelling) Bed Bug Control Option

The Immune Infliction of Heroin Addiction

The Immune Infliction of Heroin Addiction The Immune Infliction of Heroin Addiction

An Account of The Algal Affliction in Florida

An Account of The Algal Affliction in Florida An Account of The Algal Affliction in Florida

Alcohol Hand Sanitizers Will Keep You Healthy And Safe

Alcohol Hand Sanitizers Will Keep You Healthy And Safe Alcohol Hand Sanitizers Will Keep You Healthy And Safe

Convincing Lung Cancer To Commit Suicide

Convincing Lung Cancer To Commit Suicide Convincing Lung Cancer To Commit Suicide

Looking To Animals To Help Predict & Prevent Future Epidemics

Looking To Animals To Help Predict & Prevent Future Epidemics Looking To Animals To Help Predict & Prevent Future Epidemics

A Protozoan Prospect For Nutritional Supplementation

A Protozoan Prospect For Nutritional Supplementation A Protozoan Prospect For Nutritional Supplementation

So Long, And Thanks For All The Plagues

So Long, And Thanks For All The Plagues So Long, And Thanks For All The Plagues

By Brooke Borel

The Surprising Potential A Natural Antimicrobial Offers To Global Warming

The Surprising Potential A Natural Antimicrobial Offers To Global Warming The Surprising Potential A Natural Antimicrobial Offers To Global Warming

Another Nail In The Antibiotic Coffin

Another Nail In The Antibiotic Coffin Another Nail In The Antibiotic Coffin

Common Infections Might Be Causing Alzheimer’s Disease

Common Infections Might Be Causing Alzheimer’s Disease Common Infections Might Be Causing Alzheimer’s Disease

By Claire Maldarelli

The Case of Sepsis And The Swarming Staph

The Case of Sepsis And The Swarming Staph The Case of Sepsis And The Swarming Staph

Preventing An Outbreak From Inside The ICU

Preventing An Outbreak From Inside The ICU Preventing An Outbreak From Inside The ICU

Learning How Microbes Live In Space

Learning How Microbes Live In Space Learning How Microbes Live In Space

It’s (Funding) Crunch Time For Zika Research

It’s (Funding) Crunch Time For Zika Research It’s (Funding) Crunch Time For Zika Research

Scientists Detect Which Patients Are Resistant To Genetic Diseases

Scientists Detect Which Patients Are Resistant To Genetic Diseases Scientists Detect Which Patients Are Resistant To Genetic Diseases

By Alexandra Ossola

It’s Not Just Meat: Carbs Can Raise Cancer Risk, Too It’s Not Just Meat: Carbs Can Raise Cancer Risk, Too

By Alexandra Ossola

Powdered Booze Could Fix Your Clogged Arteries Powdered Booze Could Fix Your Clogged Arteries

By Alexandra Ossola

Aging In Virtual Reality

Aging In Virtual Reality Aging In Virtual Reality

By Claire Maldarelli

Clostridium difficile Is More Common Than You Think

Clostridium difficile Is More Common Than You Think Clostridium difficile Is More Common Than You Think

Introducing A New Form of GPS (Gastrointestinal Probiotic Surveillance)

Introducing A New Form of GPS (Gastrointestinal Probiotic Surveillance) Introducing A New Form of GPS (Gastrointestinal Probiotic Surveillance)

How Microbes Contribute To Heart Disease

How Microbes Contribute To Heart Disease How Microbes Contribute To Heart Disease

Lab Grown Neuron Networks Could Treat Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s

Lab Grown Neuron Networks Could Treat Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s Lab Grown Neuron Networks Could Treat Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s

By Alexandra Ossola

Thanatomicrobiome: Microbial Life After Death

Thanatomicrobiome: Microbial Life After Death Thanatomicrobiome: Microbial Life After Death

A Genetic Mutation Could Save You From A Heart Attack

A Genetic Mutation Could Save You From A Heart Attack A Genetic Mutation Could Save You From A Heart Attack

By Alexandra Ossola

Finding A Source of Flavor In Mud Microbes

Finding A Source of Flavor In Mud Microbes Finding A Source of Flavor In Mud Microbes

Man Taking HIV-Prevention Drug Tests Positive For HIV

Man Taking HIV-Prevention Drug Tests Positive For HIV Man Taking HIV-Prevention Drug Tests Positive For HIV

By Alexandra Ossola

Here’s How Virtual Reality Could Help Doctors Treat Cancer

Here’s How Virtual Reality Could Help Doctors Treat Cancer Here’s How Virtual Reality Could Help Doctors Treat Cancer

By Alexandra Ossola

“Genetic Scissors” Could Completely Eliminate HIV From Cells

“Genetic Scissors” Could Completely Eliminate HIV From Cells “Genetic Scissors” Could Completely Eliminate HIV From Cells

By Alexandra Ossola

Turning To The Ocean To Tackle Antibiotic Resistance

Turning To The Ocean To Tackle Antibiotic Resistance Turning To The Ocean To Tackle Antibiotic Resistance

Combating Zika Conspiracy Theories

Combating Zika Conspiracy Theories Combating Zika Conspiracy Theories

By Brooke Borel

Here’s Why Scientists Are Shocked By The Results Of This Cancer Treatment Trial

Here’s Why Scientists Are Shocked By The Results Of This Cancer Treatment Trial Here’s Why Scientists Are Shocked By The Results Of This Cancer Treatment Trial

By Alexandra Ossola

Should I Be Freaked Out By Backwash?

Should I Be Freaked Out By Backwash? Should I Be Freaked Out By Backwash?

By Daniel Engber

Could Microbes Help Beat Zika?

Could Microbes Help Beat Zika? Could Microbes Help Beat Zika?