biomedical research
Gene-edited baby trial ‘paused’: China scientist
Science
November 28, 2018
Gene-edited baby trial ‘paused’: China scientist
The Chinese scientist who claims to have created the world’s first genetically-edited babies said Wednesday the trial had been…
Sliver of hope seen in Alzheimer’s drug trial
Science
July 30, 2016
Sliver of hope seen in Alzheimer’s drug trial
Efforts to find a drug that may slow the progression of Alzheimer's disease saw a glimmer of hope this week…
Liberia’s ‘Planet of the Apes’ chimps facing starvation
Environment
July 12, 2015
Liberia’s ‘Planet of the Apes’ chimps facing starvation
A speedboat laden with fruit approaches and four chimpanzees come bounding over from the dense forest, screeching excitedly as volunteers…