Compact CRISPR system unlocks targeted in-body gene editing, with up to 90% efficiency

A research team has discovered an enhanced CRISPR gene-editing system that could enable targeted delivery inside the human ...
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The anatomy of Rocky from Project Hail Mary, explained in depth

Explore the complete anatomy and cinematic origin of Rocky from Project Hail Mary. This guide delves into the Eridian’s ...

The human body isn't a masterpiece of design. It's a patchwork of evolutionary compromise

The human body is often described as a marvel of "perfect design": elegant, efficient and finely tuned for its purpose. Yet, ...
Smithsonian Magazine

This Nearly 300-Million-Year-Old Mummified Reptile Reveals the Evolutionary Origins of How We Breathe

Unusually well-preserved fossils have provided the earliest known evidence of a land vertebrate that could pump air in and ...

Forget the Full-Body Freeze. The Next Big Trend in Longevity Tech Is ‘Brain-Only’ Preservation

Brain-only cryopreservation is rising in popularity as a faster, cheaper alternative to full-body vitrification. Will it work ...

Anatomy Isn’t Finished: The Human Body Still Holds Secrets

Human anatomy is far from complete, with ongoing discoveries reshaping understanding of variation, structure, and disease.
PolitiFact

Officials target microplastics. What exactly are they? How do they get into the body?

Over time, plastics break into smaller and smaller fragments called microplastics and — when they’re invisible to the naked eye — nanoplastics. The human body’s mechanisms ...