Americans are about as likely to report they’ve had Covid-19 and turn over their contacts as they are to report they’ve got head lice or STDs. More
Bio & Life Sciences Innovation Manufacturing
Broaden Your View of Biology– It Could Soon Drive $4 Trillion in Value
A new report on the “bio revolution” finds that bio-based production of goods will have major economic impact over the next 20 years, and help combat climate change. More
Bio & Life Sciences Healthcare
Genetic Counselors Embrace Tech to Help More Patients
To meet demand for interpretation of genetic tests, counselors are turning to chatbots, telemedicine, and more. A new grant opportunity from the NIH is another major boost. More
Bio & Life Sciences Healthcare Internet of Things
Now Every Doctor’s a “Teledoc” But What’s Next?
Before the pandemic less than 10% of the American population had tried telehealth services. Most of us felt telehealth generally wasn’t much more than a doctor-directed self examination. “Where does it hurt? Do you have a fever? ” A typical session via companies like Teladoc, Amwell or HealthTap took 15 minutes and cost something like […] More
Bio & Life Sciences Healthcare
As We Wait For a Vaccine, Scientists Eye Antibodies
Antibody-based therapies may pave the way out of pandemic lockdown regardless of how soon a vaccine is available. ‘The science has been really blazing fast,’ says one expert. More
Antibody Tests Could Release Us from Lockdown (But Don’t Expect Immunity Passports)
Antibody testing for COVID-19 is touted as the path to pulling countries out of lockdown, but results so far have been unreliable. A public health expert explains how we can improve test accuracy, how tests should be used, and whether immunity certificates are in our future. More
Bio & Life Sciences Healthcare
Next Time, Genomics Could Help Develop Vaccines Beforehand
If the COVID-19 pandemic has taught us anything, it’s that early detection and early action are vital, and that vaccines are what we need most. That’s why we should roll out pathogen surveillance programs based on genome sequencing tools. More
Bio & Life Sciences Healthcare Resilience
A New Kind of COVID-19 Test Could Get Health Workers Back in Action
Another sort of test is possible. By looking at who’s already had COVID-19, rather than who has it now, we could help healthcare workers stay on the job. More
Bio & Life Sciences Community Insights Healthcare
On the Front Lines of Developing a Coronavirus Test
A doctor and researcher explains some of the reasons the U.S. has lagged in developing a COVID-19 test. More
Reverse Aging? Scientists Find Early Hints of This Holy Grail
It could be a major breakthrough. Harvard scientists have a new theory about aging — and some incredibly-encouraging thoughts about how to reverse it. A keen-eyed mouse suggests it may really be possible. More
Bio & Life Sciences Healthcare
Coronavirus is Here. Let’s Prepare for the Next Viral Outbreak.
Given the costs of epidemics, stable, strategic investments in organizations and activities dedicated to outbreak preparedness, prevention, mitigation and response are critical. More
Bio & Life Sciences Healthcare
Tech and Inclusivity Will Change Medicine. Here’s How.
Experts say mainstream medicine will be transformed in the coming years by increasingly diverse research studies, new molecular technologies, innovative approaches to treatment, and more. More
Bio & Life Sciences Healthcare
The Co-Evolution of Humans, Machines and Healthcare
We’re prepared to use technology in ways we can't conceptualize, or believe in our wildest dreams, we could use. Medical technology isn’t exempt. More
Bio & Life Sciences Healthcare
Why Studying Poop Promotes Public Health
Analyzing DNA in a community’s sewage could deliver important insights into the rise of antibiotic-resistance and drug-resistance by disease-causing germs. More
Should Your Genetic Data be Used Against You?
Federal protections against genetic discrimination left major loopholes. Florida is advancing a bill to offer stronger protections, so citizens can't have their genetic data used against them. More
Bio & Life Sciences Healthcare
Beyond the Genome: What’s Next in Clinical Testing
Genomic analysis may still be thought cutting-edge by most people and doctors. But scientists have moved beyond querying DNA to understand a range of new health data about us. More
Rapid DNA Testing Will Improve Victim Identification
Innovative DNA technology is changing how federal agencies identify victims of mass casualty events and fight human trafficking. Already, the technology has been used in the recent California wildfires. More
Bio & Life Sciences Healthcare
For a Clear Read on Our Health, Look to Proteomics
Genomics is often touted for its potential to improve healthcare, but there’s another emerging field that’s more likely to have a positive impact on patients’ lives: proteomics. Here are some key things to know. More
A New Climate Change Threat: Fungal Killers
There are more than 6 million species of fungi, but just a handful are known to be pathogenic to humans. Nevertheless, one expert says fungi may be world's biggest health threat. More
Bio & Life Sciences Innovation Science
As Gene Editing Advances, Scientists Race to Set Boundaries
Around the world, leading scientific organizations are moving quickly to implement new guidelines to govern the use of gene editing. More
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