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First Monkey Born Via Sperm Extracted From Transplanted Testicular Tissue
The new technique could help restore fertility in men who underwent damaging cancer treatments in childhood.
Lack of Diversity in Genetic Research Could be Costing Us Our Health
Large-scale genetic studies still draw mostly on data from people of European descent—and that’s bad for everyone.
Sharing the Womb with A Male Twin Might Change the Trajectory of a Woman’s Life
Having a male, rather than female, twin can impact a woman’s education, income, and family size—even if the two aren't raised together.
Do Genes Dictate How Mice Cope With Trauma?
Scientists have uncovered a gene that affects how mice encode fear-based memories—which could inform the study of psychiatric disorders like PTSD in humans.
After Conquering Space, Water Bears Could Save the Global Vaccine and Blood Supply
Special proteins that help tardigrades survive extreme conditions might be the key to extending the shelf life of life-saving pharmaceuticals.
FDA Approves First Major New Depression Treatment in Decades
Experts' opinions on the new drug, designed for people suffering from the most extreme forms of treatment-resistant depression and administered in the form of a nasal spray, are split.
A Second Patient Has Entered Long-Term Remission from HIV
Twelve years after the first man was declared to be rid of HIV, a second patient has achieved a similar milestone, sparking hope that a cure may someday be possible.
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