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New software to catch signs of cognitive decline earlier could help reduce the risk of dementia.

Meat made from recycled carbon dioxide is on its way. But will it taste good?

Workforce diversity, collective oversight, and day-to-day algorithm monitoring are all necessary to mitigate inherent bias.

Roswell Biotechnologies wants you to believe its new chip will revolutionize the detection of viruses, DNA, and more. But it still has to prove itself.

So why is the FDA concerned?

Ovarian research aims to extend fertility and lengthen lives by delaying menopause—but the ultimate moonshot would be ending it altogether.

Mori’s silk protein coating for food promises to also reduce the global waste stream and cut down on plastic packaging.

Male contraceptive gels, “night-before” pills that disrupt ovulation, and the brave future of human contraception.

Xenotransplantation could save lives and money—but is it ethical?

Epigenetic aging biomarkers in dogs could help your furry friends live longer, healthier lives.

One writer reflects on what she learned from a month of neurostimulation for depression, energy, and meditation.

In his new book, “Personal Science,” quantified-self expert Gary Wolf shares how to hone your observational skills to optimize your health.

With Exit International’s new Sarco suicide pod and experimental AI, the future of assisted suicide is ripe for disruption.

A watershed study samples deep ocean RNA viruses the world over and reveals 99 percent of them have yet to be discovered.