Category: Editors’ Pick

Making The Impossible Possible: A Conversation With Martine Rothblatt

Martine Rothblatt, creator of SiriusXM and whose company, United Therapeutics, has already saved thousands of lives from a rare disease, is working feverishly to create artificial organs, such as hearts, that could spare the lives of millions of people…

Pregnant During Covid? Here’s What You Need To Know

Experts say there is reason for pregnant people to exercise caution as we learn more about how they, and their children, may be impacted.

Stave Off An ‘Era Of Pandemics’ By Saving Nature

Destroying wildlife is leading to more and more disease outbreaks, a leading group of scientists said.

Meet The Married Couple Who Just Raised $10 Million To Improve Cancer Treatments For Dogs

Ben Lewis and Christina Lopes just finalized a series A for their company, One Health, which is working to improve medical treatments for dogs — in ways that could improve cancer care in humans as well.

‘Covid Toes’, Rashes, And Hives: New Research Underpins Covid-19’s Long-Term Skin Impact

Researchers have identified a set of skin complaints following Covid-19 infection.

How Human Genome Sequencing Went From $1 Billion A Pop To Under $1,000

On the 30th anniversary of the Human Genome Project, leading genomicist and director of the ongoing federal research effort Dr. Eric Green reflects on how far we’ve come and what the future holds.

The Moral Complexities Of The Covid-19 Recovery Ahead

Dr. Pooja Yerramilli, Dr. Folasade P. May and Dr. Vanessa Bradford Kerry discuss the need for long-term political leadership and investment in three critical areas: the social determinants of health, public health infrastructure, and access to health s…

GSK And Sanofi Pledge 200 Million Vaccine Doses To Covid-19 Alliance

The companies hope to apply for approval in the first half of 2021.

Planned Parenthood’s President On What Could Happen If Roe V. Wade Is ‘Gutted’

If Roe v. Wade is struck down by the conservative majority Supreme Court, abortion would be protected in only half of states.

Study: Covid-19 Immunity May Wear Off After Infection

Researchers found that levels of protective Covid-19 antibodies wane rapidly over time.