We can now edit the human genome with a tool called CRISPR. But how far should we go?

The naturalist warns that a million species are at risk but says it is not too late to save them.

The COVID-19 pandemic caused by the novel coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 has led to over 910,000 deaths worldwide and unprecedented decimation of the global economy. Despite its tremendous impact, the origin of SARS-CoV-2 has remained mysterious and controversial.…

Nature Communications - Preclinical evidence suggests that a fasting mimicking diet (FMD) can make cancer cells more vulnerable to chemotherapy, while protecting normal cells. In this randomized...

And you probably already know how to do them.

There is a remarkable psychological theory that explains the paradox of why so often our pleasures turn into problematic addictions and, conversely, why our stressful experiences frequently lead to…

Spotify CEO Daniel Ek addressed employee concerns about "The Joe Rogan Experience" in an all-hands meeting on Wednesday, sources told Vice.

The long read: It was once a widely accepted way of explaining why some children struggled to read and write. But in recent years, some experts have begun to question the existence of dyslexia itself

Patients report benefits, but how near-infrared protects brain cells is unclear, and some scientists are skeptical

You don’t have to sanitize your apples anymore, but you do have to wear a mask

Researchers offer first proof that Ultraviolet C light with a 222 nm wavelength — which is safer to use around humans — effectively kills the SARS-CoV-2 virus.

Abstract Our smartphones enable—and encourage—constant connection to information, entertainment, and each other. They put the world at our fingertips, and rarely leave our sides. Although these devices have immense potential to improve welfare, their persistent…

Until treatment and vaccine for coronavirus disease-2019 (COVID-19) becomes widely available, other methods of reducing infection rates should be explored. This study used a retrospective, observational analysis of deidentified tests performed at a national…

Atmospheric carbon dioxide concentrations are reaching levels never experienced by Homo sapiens
Recent experiments have linked high indoor carbon dioxide concentrations to reduced cognitive functio...

One thing we're not short on is research linking microbes living in our guts with the health of our brain and nervous system. Unfortunately, most studies are either circumstantial, or largely rely on animal models.