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Retractions are on the rise. But reams of flawed research papers persist in the scientific literature. Is it time to change the way papers are published?

Donor bacteria coexist with a recipient’s own for three months after a fecal transplant.

Along with his recent $250 million donation to cancer research, Silicon Valley entrepreneur Sean Parker emphasized the importance of data sharing.

Sperm-binding, peptide–coated beads work as an implantable contraception device in mice and as a means of selecting human sperm for assisted reproduction techniques, researchers show. 

Researchers map the mental semantic systems of podcast listeners.

A biotech company reports that an experimental treatment elongated its CEO’s telomeres. 

The first night people sleep in a new place, one of their brain hemispheres remains somewhat alert, a study shows.

Using patient-derived stem cells, researchers create laboratory neuron models that reflect a patient’s response to a pain drug.

Researchers develop a CRISPR-based technique that efficiently corrects point mutations without cleaving DNA.

Ghrelin promotes fat storage not feeding, according to a study.

Federal officials are investigating whether the diagnostics company misled investors.

Clusters of tumor-derived cells can pass through narrow channels that mimic human capillaries, scientists show in vitro and in zebrafish.