Health and Science
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Health: Will medical science survive RFK Jr.?
Feature Robert F. Kennedy Jr. scrapped $500 million in mRNA vaccine research contracts
By The Week US Published
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6 of the scariest spiders in existence
The Explainer These 8-legged critters can cause serious harm
By Devika Rao, The Week US Last updated
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Scientists are developing artificial blood for use in emergencies
Under the radar It could aid in global blood shortages
By Devika Rao, The Week US Published
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Babies born using 3 people's DNA are without hereditary disease
Under the Radar The method could eliminate mutations for future generations
By Devika Rao, The Week US Published
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Bacteria can turn plastic waste into a painkiller
Under the radar The process could be a solution to plastic pollution
By Devika Rao, The Week US Published
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Scientists want to regrow human limbs. Salamanders could lead the way.
Under the radar Humans may already have the genetic mechanism necessary
By Devika Rao, The Week US Published
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Climate change can impact our gut health
Under the radar The gastrointestinal system is being gutted
By Devika Rao, The Week US Published
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The marvelous powers of mucus
The Explainer It's snot just a pesky cold symptom
By Devika Rao, The Week US Published
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'Wonder drug': the potential health benefits of creatine
The Explainer Popular fitness supplement shows promise in easing symptoms of everything from depression to menopause and could even help prevent Alzheimer's
By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published
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Is the world losing scientific innovation?
Today's big question New research seems to be less exciting
By Devika Rao, The Week US Published
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8 recent scientific breakthroughs
In Depth From curing cancer to preventing rhino extinction
By Devika Rao, The Week US Last updated
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Breakthrough gene-editing treatment saves baby
speed read KJ Muldoon was healed from a rare genetic condition
By Peter Weber, The Week US Published
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Could the 'zombie fungus' from 'The Last of Us' exist in real life?
The Explainer Climate change is increasing fungal infections
By Devika Rao, The Week US Last updated
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The FDA plans to embrace AI agencywide
In the Spotlight Rumors are swirling about a bespoke AI chatbot being developed for the FDA by OpenAI
By Theara Coleman, The Week US Published
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