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Biotechnology
A boy in Germany seems to be the first person to be cured of a rare and painful skin condition commonly called "butterfly disease."
The book "The Genesis Machine" outlines the promise and peril of synthetic biology, a powerful tool that will allow us to program life like a computer.
Coupled with 3D printing, biomining the Moon or Mars with microbes could sustain human colonies without constant re-supply from Earth.
One patient’s surprising results have experts cautiously optimistic.
The scientists are headed "straight to the FDA" to begin human trials.
Roughly half the world population, including in America, has insufficient levels of vitamin D. UV irradiated mushrooms can help.
The paper-thin device may also someday be used to stimulate bone growth.
The cause of Alzheimer's is still not fully understood, but we might be able to vaccinate against it anyway.
“This will be one of the most important datasets since the mapping of the Human Genome.”
Using DNA from samples of extinct flowers, synthetic biologists managed to approximate long-lost floral scents.
An evolutionary biologist explains why you probably won't grow a tail.