October 19Sketchy genetic engineering practices could spell the end of the world as we know itPowerful new gene-editing tools are making possible scenarios once considered science fiction. They are unprecedented developments ranging from utopian to dystopian.
September 12Lab test may identify dangerous gene mutations, study findsScientists say they've found a new way to help determine whether specific genetic abnormalities are likely to make people sick.
July 13Data sharing company helps improve cancer patient outcomes, reduce total cost of careSome doctors are now looking at big data sharing companies to help cancer patients and hospitals reduce the total cost of care all while improving clinical outcomes. Fox News’ Dr. Manny Alvarez sits down with the founder of Cota, an oncology clinical data company to hear more about how this emerging field can lead to better treatment decisions.
July 12First-ever color X-rays deliver astonishingly clear pictures for more accurate diagnoses, researchers sayScientists from New Zealand recently performed the first-ever 3-D, color X-ray on a human being.
June 208-year-old with 3-D printed hand reaches halfway mark in bid to pitch at every MLB stadiumDawson was born with a rare birth defect called Poland Syndrome, which affected the development of her right hand.
May 1The virtual human is here -- how much are you willing to share about yourself with the world?We may soon run into problems of ethics and personal privacy that could make the recent furor over Facebook and data mining look small by comparison.
April 16Care guidelines for cancer survivors often unclearTreatment guidelines on care for survivors of the most common cancers often lack specifics or offer conflicting advice about when or how often to do certain tests, a review of recent recommendations finds.
April 16Blood test offers hope for better lung cancer treatmentResearchers have taken an important step toward better lung cancer treatment by using blood tests to track genetic changes in tumors as they progress from their very earliest stages.
April 16'Pen' can detect cancerous tissue in 10 seconds, researchers claimA new handheld device, the MasSpec Pen, could someday help cancer surgeons figure out what to cut and what to leave alone in real time.
