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This article is from The Checkup, MIT Technology Review's weekly biotech newsletter. To receive it in your inbox every Thursday, sign up here. I’ve spent the last few days thinking about how, when, and if we should use gene-editing tools to change the human genome. These are huge questions, and very emotive ones—especially when it

Sam Chavarría said her doctor was clear about the birth defects her medication could cause if she became pregnant but agreed to keep her on it as long as she had an IUD. As she was waiting to get her contraceptive intrauterine device replaced at her local clinic, however, the billing nurse told her that

Within two weeks about 6 prominent people I know have died. One Cardiologist a close friend died within 72 hours of taking ill. A Professor of Political Science a close friend also died in less than 48 hours after taking ill. A retired Permanent Secretary a close friend also...

Science & Nature Archeologists discovered this horse rider in Malomirovo, Bulgaria, buried in the typical Yamnaya custom. Michał PodsiadłoSkeletal remains suggest the Yamnaya people...

Health officials in a city in Finland are investigating several cases of illness caused by contaminated oysters. Food poisoning in Helsinki is suspected to be related to eating in different restaurants and at an event since the beginning of February. This past week, officials reported at least 20 people were affected but updates in local

I'd like to file a complaint with whoever named Maniac, a 10-episode hidden gem of a sci-fi series from 2018. Yes, I realize it's loosely based on a Norwegian series of the same name, but the title kept me away for far too long. The title Maniac is also that of an unrated slasher film

Blood pressure-lowering medications are critical for maintaining heart health and reducing the risk of heart disease and stroke. High blood pressure is a leading cause of cardiovascular problems, and these medications can help regulate and lower blood pressure levels, improving overall cardiovascular health.Researchers estimate that 500,000 individuals were unable to receive blood pressure-lowering medications during

Heart failure clinical trials aren't diverse enough. What researchers, the government, and you can do to make these studies more inclusive...