Trillions of microbes live inside us. Many are helpful; others, not so much. Over the last 15 years MIT has played a central ...

A novel scientific method developed at Tel Aviv University promises to accelerate our understanding of the gene PTEN, a key ...

On March 7, 2025, the Kenyan Court of Appeal will decide whether to lift the ban on promoting genetically modified (GM) foods and animal feed. This decision has sparked a fierce debate, with strong ...

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Ebru Demir, an assistant professor of mechanical engineering and mechanics in Lehigh University’s P.C. Rossin College of ...

While the NCAA already discriminates against transgender athletes, Texas insists the scrutiny doesn’t go far enough.

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