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Biotech & Genetics Reporter
Victor Strand covers biotechnology, genetics, and the life sciences. He reports on breakthroughs from CRISPR to drug development with an eye on both the promise and the ethical implications.
In Capitol Hill testimony, the health secretary endorsed routine childhood immunization while carefully separating departmental guidance from his own controversial history with vaccine skepticism.
New research shows states that actively promoted the 988 lifeline saw sharper declines in young adult suicide rates than those with minimal outreach.
Annual celestial display promises up to 18 meteors per hour under ideal dark-sky conditions as Earth passes through comet debris trail.
A Colorado mother's hospitalization after her soldier son's suicide illustrates how extreme emotional trauma can trigger life-threatening cardiac events that mimic heart attacks.
NASA reports unusual surge in fireball activity, but researchers remain divided on whether the increase is real or simply better detection.
Local authorities and conservation groups across England are modifying waterways and landscapes to accommodate the return of a once-extinct ecosystem engineer.
USC researchers pinpoint molecular pathway behind congenital cardiomyopathy, opening door to potential treatments for condition that currently has no cure.
Geomagnetic activity could push the shimmering celestial display as far south as the Iowa-Missouri border.
Landmark legislation creates first-ever age-progressive tobacco prohibition, barring anyone born after January 2009 from legally purchasing cigarettes.
Bruce, missing his entire upper beak, leads his flock through behavioral adaptation that challenges assumptions about animal disability and social hierarchy.
A proposed wildlife pathway linking the Lee Valley to the Thames aims to reconnect isolated habitats across Tower Hamlets, testing whether urban biodiversity can recover through strategic connectivity.
The 72-year-old monarch received treatment at a Chinese hospital following a recent cancer diagnosis, the Royal Palace confirms.
Scientists are rediscovering the thymus gland's role in aging, challenging decades of assumptions about this once-dismissed organ.
The pioneering spacecraft, now 25 billion kilometers from Earth, sacrifices science to extend its mission into the 2030s.
New guidance targets visceral fat through specific dietary choices that address inflammation and metabolic dysfunction at the cellular level.
An android competitor crossed the finish line in under 58 minutes, raising questions about biomechanics, athletic boundaries, and the future of human-machine competition.
Cosmetic chemists explain the molecular mechanisms that make translucent powders essential for long-wear makeup—and why formulation matters for different skin types.
Tumbler Ridge residents find pride in runner-up finish as neighboring Taber claims $250,000 prize.
Astronomers expect 10 to 20 meteors per hour during Tuesday night's peak, with optimal viewing conditions in dark-sky locations away from urban light pollution.
The newly formed NL College of Nurses consolidates oversight of all nursing professionals under one regulatory framework focused on patient safety.
NASA's Victor Glover shares observations from Orion spacecraft windows, describing our planet as a "beautiful oasis" amid the void of space.
Health Secretary's assertion of superior outbreak control conflicts with epidemiological evidence showing accelerating domestic transmission rates.
KaShawn Nicola Roper's brief tenure on the Ten Most Wanted list ended with arrest in north Florida
Newly released data reveal significant drops in testing and antiretroviral therapy access after the lifesaving U.S. program was temporarily halted earlier this year.
The pharmaceutical researcher bridged the gap between laboratory expertise and street protest, fundamentally changing how patient advocates engage with drug development.
Three astronauts, including China's youngest space traveler, will remain aboard Tiangong station through May to validate life support and crew health protocols.
New series examines how accumulated trauma reshapes the minds of emergency room staff who witness suffering daily.
Tuna and sharks burn nearly four times more energy than cold-blooded fish, and climate change is turning their evolutionary advantage into a lethal liability.
The Cranfield University biologist helped establish the scientific foundation for detecting disease through molecular signatures in human breath.
Ayo Edebiri and Don Cheadle star in David Auburn's Pulitzer-winning drama, but the production highlights enduring challenges in portraying mathematical minds authentically.