Our braininess may have evolved thanks to less sticky neurons
4 October 2017
We don’t know much about the genetic evolution of the human brain. Now experiments suggest genes involved in cell stickiness may have given our brain its folds
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Artificial organs used in operations without approval for humans
2 October 2017
Several artificial tissues manufactured at University College London were not produced to accepted quality standards but were transplanted into people
We’re nearly ready to use CRISPR to target far more diseases
2 October 2017
Forget editing embryos. We’re nearly ready to use CRISPR to change DNA inside our own bodies to treat many disorders, from hepatitis B to muscular dystrophy
Plan to slash farm antibiotic use may stop spread of resistance
28 September 2017
Bacterial resistance to antibiotics is rising, but a plan to change farming practices and eat less meat could cut use of the drugs and keep them working for us
