Google has applied for an experimental mosquito release permit to deploy millions of non-biting southern house mosquitoes that it has infected with the bacterium Wolbachia pipientis, in an effort to reduce mosquito-borne diseases like West Nile virus.

An arthritis drug reduces the amount of RSV in human respiratory cells, but experts say it's too early to say if it will actually treat the common infection.

An expert explains.

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A closer look at cancer cells with extra chromosomes uncovered surprising traits linked to faster-growing, more dangerous tumors, pointing to potential new indicators of disease severity. Cancer cells are notorious for breaking the rules of biology. One of the most dramatic violations occurs when a cell suddenly doubles its entire genetic library, creating a chromosome-packed [...]

New research indicates that a moderate amount of weekly strength training may be associated with the greatest longevity benefits, especially when paired with regular aerobic exercise. For years, exercise advice has focused heavily on getting enough cardio. But a major new study suggests that what you do with your muscles may be just as important [...]

A widely prescribed class of weight-loss and diabetes medications may be doing more than improving metabolic health. Drugs such as Ozempic and Wegovy have transformed the treatment of obesity and type 2 diabetes, helping millions lose weight and improve metabolic health. But scientists are increasingly uncovering effects that extend far beyond the scale. Research has [...]

It's like Jurassic Park, only with antibiotics.

The results were so promising one clinician started weeping.

New findings suggest cell size could sharpen cancer prognosis.

The steroid-friendly sports experiment failed to deliver the revolution it sold.

Proceed with caution.

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A case of a boy who bled from his eyes eventually led doctors to a diagnosis that has been reported fewer than 50 times in the medical literature.

Could this be a new way to treat it?

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Keeping weight off can be even harder than losing it.

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A new layer of understanding.

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