How to Make a Pig Heart Transplant Last in a Person
The first human to receive a genetically engineered pig heart survived two months. Surgeons are hoping this transplant will last longer.
The first human to receive a genetically engineered pig heart survived two months. Surgeons are hoping this transplant will last longer.
Elon Musk’s neurotech startup announced that it is now seeking patients with paralysis to test a brain-computer interface.
Startup Light Bio has created a bioluminescent petunia using mushroom genes and plans to start shipping the plants next spring.
Startup Light Bio has created a bioluminescent petunia using mushroom genes and plans to start shipping the plants next spring.
The latest vaccines are designed to target XBB.1.5, the dominant variant throughout much of 2023—until now.
Chronic drinking depletes the brain’s dopamine levels. A single dose of a gene therapy reset them, and stopped the craving for alcohol.
The test, which consumers can order on their own, measures a protein linked to Alzheimer’s called amyloid beta. But it can’t diagnose cases, and the results may be needlessly stressful.
Five people went into viral remission after stem cell transplants from donors with HIV resistance. A sixth patient received normal cells. Is an anti-inflammatory drug behind his recovery, instead?
By early 2024, a tablet called Opill will be sold in pharmacies without a prescription, making it easier for uninsured and young buyers to access.