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From The Plow To Birth Control: How Technology Reshapes Relationships
What happens when tech influences every aspect of our lives — even who we meet and what our families look like? -
New Study From MIT Researchers Points To Possibility Of Life On Venus
The study found indications of phosphine, a chemical that comes from living sources. -
How Should Researchers Ensure Racial Diversity In Clinical Trials For The Coronavirus Vaccine?
Jim Braude was joined by Dr. Valerie Montgomery Rice, the president of Morehouse School of Medicine. -
Convalescent Plasma Treatment For COVID-19 Patients Gets Caught In Political Crossfire
Doctors are concerned that the treatment is becoming politicized. -
Bold Hopes For Virus Antibody Tests Still Unfulfilled
The U.S. is awash in the antibody tests, but the bold predictions about their usefulness have yet to materialize. -
How Can You Tell If A COVID-19 Vaccine Is Working?
Several COVID-19 vaccine candidates are being tested now. But why does it take 30,000 volunteers to know if one is safe and effective? And what does it mean to say a vaccine candidate is working? -
Flu Season Looms And Scientists Wonder How Flu And COVID-19 Might Mix
There's a lot scientists don't know about how viral infections can interact. But researchers are eager to figure out how COVID-19 infections might affect flu infections and vice versa. -
CDC Asks States To Plan For Potential Vaccine Distribution Starting In Late October
The CDC's planning guidance for states includes multiple scenarios for the rollout of a vaccine this year, including possibly having a limited number of doses available in October and November. -
Drug Combination Slows Progression Of ALS And Could Mark 'New Era' In Treatment
Scientists say new drugs are on the way for patients with ALS. The latest is a two-drug combo that appears to slow the progression of the fatal nerve disease with a modest but meaningful benefit. -
As Telemedicine Replaces The Physical Exam, What Are Doctors Missing?
Certain diagnoses are harder to catch without an in-person connection. And beyond that, a doctor reflects on the loss of a ritual that can provide "real comfort and meaning" to physician and patient.
