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?
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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.
Nursing Homes Overuse ‘Chemical Restraints’ on Dementia Patients
The rate of antipsychotic drug use in nursing homes has remained stubbornly high. Experts are concerned about misuse.
Designing Brain-Computer Interfaces That Connect Neurons to the Digital World
Twenty years after meeting at HMS, two alumni are at the leading edge of efforts to use minimally invasive neural implants to improve human health
Bad Blood? The Uncertainty Around Microclots and Long Covid
Scientists are debating whether microscopic blood clots are responsible for the wide range of symptoms in long Covid.
The Cost of Freeing Drinking Water from ‘Forever Chemicals’
The EPA is set to limit PFAS in drinking water to barely detectable levels. Can water utilities meet the standard?