Can Endocrine-Disrupting Chemicals Affect Gender Identity?
Some scientists see it as a question worth exploring. But others say it’s dubious — and fodder for right-wing prejudice.
Health
Trump’s Health Cuts Leave States with Gaping Holes in Disease Surveillance
AI now scans for bird flu and measles news, but public health officials say outbreaks can go undetected as the U.S. guts national and global tracking
What the Science Says About Food Additives
RFK Jr. has said the U.S. should rid its food supply of synthetic ingredients. How would that affect public health?
Jimmy Carter, Who Has Died at Age 100, Spared Millions of People from Guinea Worm
Former president Jimmy Carter’s charity has helped transform Guinea worm from a disease that used to infect millions to one that infects fewer than a dozen
The Elusive Payoff of Gain of Function Research
Experiments that make viruses more virulent or contagious present significant risks. Are those risks worth the rewards?
Gain-of-Function Research: All in the Eye of the Beholder
Should work done on coronaviruses in Wuhan, China, be considered “gain-of-function” research? Opinions differ.