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The Genetic Early Adopters
By Emily Singer | 09/08/2008 | 3 Comments
The first people to purchase their complete genome sequences browse their books of life.
A Better Way to Spot Disease
By Courtney Humphries | 09/05/2008
MicroRNA in blood could help doctors detect cancer and other conditions.
Cancer Redefined
By Lauren Gravitz | 09/05/2008
New studies paint an exhaustively detailed picture of two deadly cancers.
A Gene Map of Europe
By Duncan Graham-Rowe | 09/03/2008 | 8 Comments
Researchers create a picture of Europe by mapping genetic variation among Europeans.
Tiny Drug Transporters
By Lauren Rugani | 08/29/2008 | 2 Comments
Carbon nanotubes could reduce side effects from cancer treatment.
A Helping Hand for Surgery
By Prachi Patel-Predd | 08/28/2008 | 1 Comment
A tiny gripper that responds to chemical triggers could be a new tool for surgery.
A Genetic Link for Vision Loss
By Jennifer Chu | 08/27/2008 | 1 Comment
A key molecule related to immunity may play a role in macular degeneration.
A Stem-Cell Revolution
By Emily Singer | 08/27/2008 | 3 Comments
Biologist Doug Melton talks about how disease-specific stem cells will reshape medicine.
The Smell of Cancer
By Corinna Wu | 08/20/2008 | 1 Comment
Skin-cancer tumors give off a characteristic odor profile that could be used for early detection.
Lighting Up Tumors
By Katherine Bourzac | 08/19/2008
Surgical imaging system turns cancer tissue neon.
A Blueprint to Regenerate Limbs
By Emily Singer | 08/18/2008 | 7 Comments
Probing the salamander genome reveals clues to its remarkable ability to regrow damaged limbs and organs.
How to Catch Olympic Cheats
By Emily Singer | 08/13/2008 | 8 Comments
Athletes using performance drugs can't stay ahead of detection methods for very long.
RNAi Drug for Cholesterol
By Corinna Wu | 08/12/2008 | 2 Comments
RNA interference shows promise in reducing cholesterol in animals.
Genealogy Gets More Precise
By Emily Singer | 08/11/2008 | 2 Comments
Rapidly growing databases enable a more complete picture of one's ancestry.
An Artificial Pancreas
By Lauren Gravitz | 08/08/2008 | 7 Comments
A device that reads glucose levels and delivers insulin may be close at hand.
Shape Matters for Nanoparticles
By Kevin Bullis | 08/07/2008 | 1 Comment
Particles the size and shape of bacteria could more effectively deliver medicine to cells.
The Brain Unmasked
By Emily Singer | 08/06/2008 | 1 Comment
New imaging technologies reveal the intricate architecture of the brain, creating a blueprint of its connectivity.
Spit Sensor Spots Oral Cancer
By Brittany Sauser | 08/06/2008 | 4 Comments
An ultrasensitive optical protein sensor analyzes saliva.
Pressure-Sensing Contact Lenses
By Jennifer Chu | 08/05/2008 | 4 Comments
A tiny electrical circuit built into contact lenses may provide 24-hour monitoring for glaucoma.
Patient-Matched Stem Cells
By Emily Singer | 08/01/2008
Scientists have created stem cells from an ALS patient using a new reprogramming method.
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