The dirty truth about your phone – and why you need to stop scrolling in the bathroom
Your mobile phone is 10 times dirtier than a toilet seat. Here’s what to do about it.
April 24, 2023 • ~7 min
Are you a rapid ager? Biological age is a better health indicator than the number of years you've lived, but it's tricky to measure
Aging is a major risk factor for many chronic diseases. Figuring out what influences longevity and how to identify rapid agers could lead to healthier and longer lives for more people.
March 15, 2023 • ~10 min
Human genome editing offers tantalizing possibilities – but without clear guidelines, many ethical questions still remain
Following the controversial births of the first gene-edited babies, a major focus of the Third International Summit on Human Genome Editing was responsible use of CRISPR.
March 8, 2023 • ~8 min
Gut microbes found to help mend damaged muscles in mice
A Harvard-led study shows that the gut microbiota acts as the training camp for a class of immune cells that are recruited to heal muscle injury.
March 6, 2023 • ~9 min
How does RNA know where to go in the city of the cell? Using cellular ZIP codes and postal carrier routes
Making sure RNA molecules are in the right place at the right time in a cell is critical to development and normal function. Researchers are figuring out exactly how they get to where they need to go.
March 6, 2023 • ~9 min
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