Biotechnology Researchers find a way to mimic clinical trials using genetics A technique called Mendelian randomization could be the revolutionary tool drug companies have been waiting for. by Gary Taubes 2018-08-28T07:00:00-04:00
Rewriting Life Antibody Drug Revival The human immune system is still the best resource for fighting disease. After a decade of failed promise, drugs that exploit it are finally flooding the market. by Gary Taubes 2002-07-01T00:00:00-04:00
Business Impact The Virtual Cell With human cells distilled into digital models, testing the effectiveness of a new drug could be as simple as typing a few lines into a computer. by Gary Taubes 2002-04-01T00:00:00-05:00
Rewriting Life Postol vs. the Pentagon Ted Postol is challenging the government’s claims about a proposed a missile defense system. He’s a prickly character, but he has a track record that’s hard to beat. by Gary Taubes 2002-04-01T00:00:00-05:00
Sustainable Energy Whose Nuclear Waste? Yucca Mountain in Nevada looked like the perfect place to stash the byproducts of nuclear power. Fifteen years and billions of dollars later, it’s not even close to being operational. Is starting from scratch the only option? by Gary Taubes 2002-01-01T00:00:00-05:00
Rewriting Life Rethinking the Paradigm Paradigm The philosophers got it wrong: scientists love new ideas-if they’re right. by Gary Taubes 2001-11-01T00:00:00-05:00
Rewriting Life Speeding Drug Discovery It takes years and millions to get a new drug to market. New techniques might burrow through the mountain of genome data and break the bottleneck. by Gary Taubes 2001-10-01T00:00:00-04:00
Rewriting Life Your Genetic Destiny for Sale To find disease-causing genes, researchers want access to millions of personal medical records-maybe even yours. Is this necessary science or dubious profiteering? by Gary Taubes 2001-04-01T00:00:00-05:00
Business Impact The Cell-Phone Scare When fear is the opponent, science doesn’t stand a chance. by Gary Taubes 2000-11-01T00:00:00-05:00
Featured Story Virus Hunting on the Web Chlorea in Pakistan, Rift Valley fever in Kenya. news of epidemics spreas through the online “CNN of outbreaks.” by Gary Taubes 1998-11-01T00:00:00-05:00