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Xenotransplantation could save lives and money—but is it ethical?

Epigenetic aging biomarkers in dogs could help your furry friends live longer, healthier lives.

One writer reflects on what she learned from a month of neurostimulation for depression, energy, and meditation.

In his new book, “Personal Science,” quantified-self expert Gary Wolf shares how to hone your observational skills to optimize your health.

With Exit International’s new Sarco suicide pod and experimental AI, the future of assisted suicide is ripe for disruption.

A watershed study samples deep ocean RNA viruses the world over and reveals 99 percent of them have yet to be discovered.

Digital tools, early detection, and better insurance policies can address the coming wave of cognitive decline.

Going from blood sample to diagnosis in the same work shift, rapid genomic sequencing proves its worth in clinical settings.

Rockfish, clams, tortoises, and other underwater Methuselahs harbor adaptations that could provide clues to unlocking our own longevity.

As psychedelic drugs are poised to join the mainstream, what is the role of the prescriber?

Dogs, ants, and other organisms that sniff out cancer could help train an AI to do the same.

An interview with MIT biologist David Sun Kong—on science, activism, and how biotechnology can empower ordinary people.

10% of women suffer from this painful condition, which often goes undiagnosed for years. This has to change.

Elephant skin walls, robotic flower houses, “Baubotanik” buildings, a treehouse on Mars, and the Mother Nature future of urban design.

Alto Neuroscience wants to use EEG brain biomarkers to better match the right treatment to a person’s needs.