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Key to fecal transplants could revolve around ‘recipe and preparation’
Fecal transplants are slowly becoming a more effective, and more palatable option for various gut disorders, such as IBS or ...
41% glyphosate-cancer increase claim under fire: Did authors of new meta-study deliberately manipulate data or just botch their analysis?
Among other lapses, The Zhang paper does not mention the serious science and ethical questions raised pertaining to IARC’s assessment ...
Why neonicotinoid pesticides don’t deserve a ‘deadly to bees’ label
While some activists blame the popular class of pesticides for bee deaths, research suggests there are many contributing factors. And ...
Is love a mystery of the heart? Or hard-wired in our genes?
Scientists have identified a number of genetic markers that 'code' humans for attraction--genes for intelligence, subtle human body odors, height ...
Ouch! Why is pain so much worse for some of us?
Exploring how pain differs from person to person ...
Viewpoint: Here’s why we don’t have to worry about a world without insects
Recent headlines about the coming collapse of the insect world are another case of extrapolation from inadequate data ...
Deep dive into the science and history of Monsanto’s glyphosate-based weed killer
The science behind the product, the fight over glyphosate, and the research behind the formulations ...
Many people are confused and concerned about human gene editing. They might just need a ‘better understanding’ of how it works
Genome editing has struck a public nerve in a more profound way than most new medical technologies ...
Rebellion against Europe’s ‘innovation-killing’ crop gene editing regulations grows among scientists, frustrated member states
Will Europe continue to be a science backwater? Does gene editing have a future in this part of the world? ...
Battling Parkinson’s disease by rejuvenating aging cells
For many degenerative conditions, there are no cures, just treatments designed to slow the progression. But we may soon be ...
Reality check: Eating locally grown food isn’t always the most sustainable option
Eating local has not achieved its goal of reducing emissions through fewer food miles. The fix could include embracing genetic ...
Only 18% of people with breast and ovarian cancer genes knew they were carriers, study found. How can we make DNA screening work better?
New research shows that only 18% of those who tested positive for breast cancer genes knew they had them ...
Viewpoint: Do organic farms really produce ‘chemical free, healthier food’?
The multi-billion-dollar organic industry is thriving in large part because of dishonesty ...
Viewpoint: Why we must be wary of grandiose claims about a low-cost, universal cancer cure
An Israeli company claims they will likely perfect a cure for all cancer in the next year. There are many ...
AAAS fumble? Prestigious scientists’ organization endorses ‘data-less’ study suggesting links between glyphosate and kidney disease in Sri Lanka
I humbly ask this question. What am I missing? I just read the press release from the AAAS about the 2019 Scientific ...
Could this synthetic enzyme lead to a treatment for celiac disease?
Ingestible enzymes created by synthetic biology could allow people with celiac disease to eat gluten ...
Inside Nigeria’s efforts to protect its cowpea harvest with nation’s first genetically engineered seeds
The release of the GM cowpea will significantly improve livelihoods. But not everyone is happy ...
Geneticists seek key to better understanding, treatment of schizophrenia
What can studying the human genome teach us about the origins and treatments for psychiatric diseases like schizophrenia? ...
Conservation agriculture and why we must move beyond the organic vs. conventional debate
How can journalists navigate the 'pitched battle' between organic advocates and biotechnology? Focus on real measures of sustainability, not polemical ...
Question of liability: Why researchers are worried about Uganda’s new biotech act
Uganda’s Genetic Engineering Regulatory Act has sent a cold chill down the spines of scientists who dream of creating new ...
Viewpoint: Cancer rates are falling, but ‘our work is not done’
While it can be tempting to celebrate cancer rate decline, it's important to see that cancer outcomes correlate with an ...
Why the Enlightenment wasn’t so enlightened after all
We view the Enlightenment period as a period of rationalism and reason, but this is far from the truth ...
6 common misconceptions about the ‘dangers’ of genetic engineering and GMOs
Why does the GMO debate have a bit of Groundhog Day aspect to it? The way the issues are framed ...
Viewpoint: Why we need to know more about transgenderism and genetics
“Transgender” is a term that Just a few years ago was nonexistent in the news. These day, hardly a week ...
Proposed U.S. regulation of gene-edited food animals is not fit for purpose
Both plant and animal breeders need access to gene editing tools to introduce sustainability traits ...
Viewpoint: Evolution denialism is back. This time it’s coming from the left
Evolutionary biology has always been controversial, but new discussions about sex and gender have led to a resurgence in denial ...
Why a proposed DNA data protection plan is a great idea that may be too late to help
Legal experts, biologists and policy analysists are calling for DNA data regulation, but the cat is already out of the ...
