How Cutting-Edge Medical Care Becomes Optional for African Americans
A new study looks at racial disparities in genetic testing for cancer patients.
Why Don’t We Have Better Pain Drugs?
The answer involves both biology and economics, but the opioid crisis is forcing us to consider investing more in pain research.
The Future of Medicine Depends on Protections for Pre-Existing Conditions
Biomedical researchers can see a future where genetic tests are used to treat and prevent many diseases before major symptoms even present themselves. But that future won't be possible without strong insurance protections for pre-existing conditions.
Scientists, Not Politicians, Are the Biggest Threat to Science’s Credibility
Political activism for science is fine as long as science itself remains trustworthy.
The FDA Now Trusts You With Your Own Genetic Information
Before one of her pregnancies, my wife took a genetic test to find out if she was a…
This Is How Trump’s Budget Cut Would Harm Medical Research
Among the many potential casualties of the Trump administration’s proposed budget is medical research. President Donald Trump’s recent…
How to Free Personal Genetics
Consumer genetic tests like 23andMe aren't medical devices, and the FDA shouldn't regulate them like blood-sugar meters or pregnancy tests.
How Slavery Changed the DNA of African Americans
Widespread sexual exploitation before the Civil War strongly influenced the genetic make-up of essentially all African Americans alive today.
How Your Electronic Health Records Could Change Genetics Research
A study of Neanderthal genes demonstrates the research power of electronic health records.
How Preventable Is Cancer?
The causes of cancer are complex, but many cases can be prevented by better public health programs.