Biomedicine & Biotech

Research and breakthroughs at the intersection of biology and medicine — from gene editing and synthetic biology to clinical trials, diagnostics, and the science driving next-generation therapies.

Genetic diversity or lack thereof can have real consequences for our diets, and more importantly, for our health. 
Pain management remains a national issue entangled and exacerbated by the simple fact that our available pain medications have significant side effects, from constipation to addiction.
In Europe, technical matters which should be science-based, such as the authorization of marketing for chemicals or genetically engineered plants, quickly turn highly political.
For a doctor, putting puzzle pieces together is essential to becoming a master diagnostician. Being a detective is a vital skill employed daily in medical practice.
Bacteria are everywhere, surviving in even the most extreme environments like hot springs and ice cubes. 
Like GMOs and vaccines, misinformation is rife on the topic of bees.
“Their eyes tell their sad stories as ghostly white irises give way to vacant stares. We can look at them but they can’t look back at us.
Sometimes, inspiration for biotechnological innovation comes from the darndest places.
This topic is somewhat off the beaten path, but when you delve a bit deeper a new research study on the penetration mechanics of the beetle penis- its bending sti
Actually, I want more than just having Golden Rice — I want it to be widely available to people who eat rice as a staple food.