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A new report finds no evidence of a current danger from microplastics, but the World Health Organization urges further research.

Genetic engineers have co-opted base editing machinery to enable information storage and processing in the DNA of bacterial and mammalian cells.

Two scholars resign after learning that their employer accepted donations and investments from the billionaire and alleged serial pedophile who recently died by suicide in jail.

Researchers find evidence of neutrophil extracellular traps (NETs), sticky clumps of DNA and protein extruded by neutrophils, holding gallstones together.

US Preventive Services Task Force recommends genetic testing for mutations in the cancer-related genes for more—but not all—women.

Services promising scientifically tailored supplements or advice abound. Experts say their claims are largely unfounded, although some solid evidence is beginning to emerge.

An independent investigation ordered by the university finds that at least eight additional students were sexually harassed by D. Eugene Redmond Jr.

Mathematical models reveal that current vaccination rates in Texas schools could pave the way for the virus to spread to hundreds of people.

The authors of the study that found the association say more research is needed on maternal fluoride and child IQ.

The researchers intend for the tool to eventually help doctors make treatment decisions.

Researchers confirm TR4’s presence in Colombia, increasing concerns about the future of the industry.

A lack of funding for the country’s main research agency threatens the future of Brazilian scientific research.