You are a collection of genetic expressions. Genes, the short sections of DNA that provide instructions on protein construction, determine everything from the color of your eyes to how your body ages. A greater understanding of genetic medicine has led…

This morning, I spotted an article over at Phys.Org about how presenters at the 245th National Meeting & Exposition of the American Chemical Society discussed a special class of electronic devices — ones that dissolve after a given amount of…

Let’s get this out of the way: It’s not a joke. Scientists are growing breasts — human breasts — in laboratory conditions. The project I’m talking about is not about cosmetic applications, though there was at least one scientist who…

The future of medicine is something that really blows my mind. Right now, doctors and engineers are working on new drug delivery systems that will minimize side effects while maximizing the medical effectiveness of the drug. For example, scientists are…

When the crew of the Enterprise travel back in time in “Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home,” Dr. McCoy is horrified by what appears to us – the viewers – to be a sleek, modern operating room. Of course our…