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.
Everything We Know About Neuralink’s Brain Implant Trial
Elon Musk’s neurotech startup announced that it is now seeking patients with paralysis to test a brain-computer interface.
Here Come the Glow-in-the-Dark Houseplants
Startup Light Bio has created a bioluminescent petunia using mushroom genes and plans to start shipping the plants next spring.
Here Come the Glow-in-the-Dark Houseplants
Startup Light Bio has created a bioluminescent petunia using mushroom genes and plans to start shipping the plants next spring.
Covid Boosters Can’t Outpace New Mutations. Here’s Why They Still Work
The latest vaccines are designed to target XBB.1.5, the dominant variant throughout much of 2023—until now.
Injecting a Gene Into Monkeys’ Brains Curbed Their Alcohol Use
Chronic drinking depletes the brain’s dopamine levels. A single dose of a gene therapy reset them, and stopped the craving for alcohol.
A New Blood Test May Predict Your Alzheimer’s Risk. Should You Take It?
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.
A Patient May Be Free of HIV, Thanks to This Drug
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?
The US Finally Approved an Over-the-Counter Birth Control Pill. Here’s What to Know
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.