Advances

Before Covid-19 began spreading across the globe last year, virologist Nathan Wolfe already knew what was becoming abundantly clear: The world was woefully unprepared to prevent the spread of novel viral threats. To prevent similar devastation, he challenges people to imagine a different future where viruses are regularly tracked in groups of individuals—providing a sort o...

Biographer Walter Isaacson's latest book tells the story of biochemist Jennifer Doudna. She helped develop a controversial tool that has the power to transform the human race. CRISPR can edit genes to cure diseases but can also be used to create designer babies.

With millions of Americans already infected with COVID-19, public health officials are working to ensure that a safe and effective vaccine is available for every American who wants one. They also want to be sure people aren’t afraid of getting those shots. Nancy Messonnier, M.D., is director of the National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases. She leads the Ce...

Antibodies, convalescent plasma, gene-based vaccines — you may have heard these terms on the evening news, but what do they mean? How might they help in the battle against Covid-19?

David Agus, author of "The Lucky Years," says we’re living in a golden age when the latest science and technology can customize care.

In modern-day medicine, doctors have little time to spend with patients. Author and cardiologist Eric Topol believes artificial intelligence can help.

Why is it that we think boys are good at math and girls are more empathetic?

In this divisive era, it’s especially challenging to see that all lives have equal worth.

How is online learning changing classroooms?

Tim O’Reilly says we should be harnessing technology, rather than fearing it.

Learn about the latest technological developments in gene editing.

The discussion of "designer babies" often revolves around gender or hair color, but the medical debate is far more complicated.