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How the Ancient Viral DNA in Our Genome Affects Disease and Development
Human endogenous retroviruses make up 8 percent of the human genome. Researchers are studying how active they are
Human endogenous retroviruses make up 8 percent of the human genome. Researchers are studying how active they are
The candy-colored drugs are the latest Halloween scare, but history suggests such fears are overblown
Once available only with a prescription, hearing aids can now be purchased at Walmart and other stores for $199 and up
COVID and overdose deaths have sharply cut U.S. life expectancy, with Indigenous peoples experiencing the biggest decline
Climate change is increasing the frequency and severity of wildfires, and those most affected by their pollution must drive miles to access care
With cases declining in the U.S. and Europe, here are some scenarios of how the outbreak might play out
A scientist who has been developing male birth control since the 1970s says safe, reversible and affordable options are possible
Uganda’s Ebola incident commander talks with Scientific American about the outbreak’s spread, the country’s response and the risk of cross-border transmission
In this episode of the COVID, Quickly podcast, we talk about why we’ve had years shaved off our average collective life since 2020. Also, we talk about “mabs” and why you might want to know what they are...
Crystal Lee grew up the granddaughter of Navajo medicine men. As COVID wreaked havoc on her community, she decided to act
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