Studies suggest about 90 percent of people carry a genetic variant that may impact drug responses. But few know it.
From Orchard to Aisle: An Uncertain Path for Emerging Crops
A look into the nascent pawpaw industry shows both the promise and difficulties of studying unfamiliar foods.
A look into the nascent pawpaw industry shows both the promise and difficulties of studying unfamiliar foods.
Opinion: Don’t Ask AI to Make Life-And-Death Decisions
Many of life’s biggest questions can’t be answered by an algorithm. We must learn to embrace uncertainty instead.
Many of life’s biggest questions can’t be answered by an algorithm. We must learn to embrace uncertainty instead.
In Some Cities, Second Thoughts About Gunshot Detection Sensors
Recent studies on technology that alerts police to gunfire have found it has little impact on shootings or prosecutions.
Recent studies on technology that alerts police to gunfire have found it has little impact on shootings or prosecutions.
Book Review: A Neurodivergent Reporter’s Odyssey of Self-Discovery
In “Do I Know You,” Sadie Dingfelder describes the challenges of living with prosopagnosia, or face blindness.
In “Do I Know You,” Sadie Dingfelder describes the challenges of living with prosopagnosia, or face blindness.
How the FDA Could Shape the Future of Psychedelics Research
To move the drugs forward, manufacturers may need to follow the agency’s advice for elevating the quality of evidence.
To move the drugs forward, manufacturers may need to follow the agency’s advice for elevating the quality of evidence.
Are 20,000 Big Cats Caged in the U.S.? Highly Unlikely.
Statistics on captive lions, tigers, and more helped fundraise and pass new laws. The implications are under dispute.
Statistics on captive lions, tigers, and more helped fundraise and pass new laws. The implications are under dispute.
Book Review: You Talking to Me? How Human Language Evolved
Prehistory professor Steven Mithen’s “The Language Puzzle” explores the mysteries of when and how we began to speak.
Prehistory professor Steven Mithen’s “The Language Puzzle” explores the mysteries of when and how we began to speak.
Schools Launched Anti-Obesity Policies. Experts Say They Failed.
For years, evidence has grown that school BMI screenings aren’t helpful and can even be harmful. Why do they persist?
For years, evidence has grown that school BMI screenings aren’t helpful and can even be harmful. Why do they persist?
Opinion: Revisiting the ‘Research Parasite’ Debate in the Age of AI
Large language models used in AI bots like ChatGPT have made an old debate about data democracy relevant again.
Large language models used in AI bots like ChatGPT have made an old debate about data democracy relevant again.
Book Review: A Family’s Cancer Ordeal, and a Genetic Enigma
In “A Fatal Inheritance” Lawrence Ingrassia chronicles his family’s legacy of cancer, and the quest to find the culprit.
In “A Fatal Inheritance” Lawrence Ingrassia chronicles his family’s legacy of cancer, and the quest to find the culprit.
Opinion: The Perverse Legacy of Participation in Human Genomic Research
Hiding donors’ genomic data from them without consultation wasn’t ethical 25 years ago, and it isn’t now.
Hiding donors’ genomic data from them without consultation wasn’t ethical 25 years ago, and it isn’t now.
How to Pinpoint the h5n1 Mortality Rate in Humans
Avian flu is reported to kill more than half the people it infects. The reality is much more complicated.
Avian flu is reported to kill more than half the people it infects. The reality is much more complicated.
Looking for Long COVID: A Clash of Definition and Study Design
Influential studies from the VA St. Louis take a broad view of long Covid. Not every expert agrees with the approach.
Influential studies from the VA St. Louis take a broad view of long Covid. Not every expert agrees with the approach.
The Enigmatic Earthquake Hotspot in America’s Heartland
The Central U.S. is at risk for major shaking. But scientists don’t know why — or when — the next big one will strike.
The Central U.S. is at risk for major shaking. But scientists don’t know why — or when — the next big one will strike.
Book Review: Refrigeration and the Many Virtues of the Cold Chain
Nicola Twilley’s “Frostbite” explores how refrigeration has shaped everything over time from our guts to economies.
Nicola Twilley’s “Frostbite” explores how refrigeration has shaped everything over time from our guts to economies.