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A Young Mississippi Woman's Journey Through A Pioneering Gene-Editing Experiment
NPR tells the exclusive, behind-the-scenes story of the first person with a genetic disorder to be treated in the United States with the revolutionary gene-editing technique CRISPR. -
A New Way To Quit? Psychedelic Therapy Offers Promise For Smoking Cessation
Researchers are studying a new technique for quitting cigarettes. It involves cognitive behavioral therapy and guided hallucination sparked by psilocybin, the active ingredient in magic mushrooms. -
Trump Created The Space Force. Here's What It Will Actually Do
"It's not about putting military service members in space," one expert said. The new branch will basically reorganize what the military does in space and elevate it to a single chain of command. -
New Study Looks To Find Signs Of Trauma In Teeth
MGH Study To Focus On Children Born Near Time Of Marathon Bombing -
On Census, Facebook And Instagram To Ban Disinformation And False Ads
Under pressure to prepare for 2020 census interference, Facebook says content misrepresenting who can participate and the data the government collects will be banned from its social media platforms. -
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What Ancient 'Chewing Gum' Can Tell Us About Life 5,700 Years Ago
For the first time ever, scientists managed to extract an entire human genome from the gum. It told them a lot about the person chewing it. -
Researchers Explore A Drug-Free Idea To Relieve Chronic Pain: Green Light
Researchers are looking into a surprisingly simple technique that shows promise in easing certain kinds of chronic pain, including migraine headaches. -
The Vaping Ban Has Been Lifted. What Does That Mean For Health Care Workers?
A BU pulmonologist explains the state of vape-related illnesses. -
We've Reached 'Peak Cow,' Report Says
The analysis says that large-scale cattle raising will become obsolete in the next two decades.
