Designer babies? Changes in the human species? These are a few of the unnerving questions that surround the powerful genetic engineering technique known as CRISPR. While CRISPR has the potential
From soap to vitamins, every day we hear of products designed to protect our microbiome. But what exactly is the microbiome? Dr. Ami Bhatt delves into the invisible life that
The Coalition for the Life Sciences (CLS) would like to thank the Chairman of the House Budget Committee, John Yarmouth, for shepherding the passage of a budget resolution that lifts
The National Institutes of Health is the world’s leading supporter of fundamental discovery that extends healthy lives and reduces the burden of illness. Thanks to the Congressional investment, NIH-supported research
The Coalition for the Life Sciences, on behalf of the Congressional Biomedical Research Caucus, is pleased to announce Congressman John Curtis (R-UT) as the newest co-chair of the Caucus. He
Dr. Neil Shubin is the author of Your Inner Fish. He also served as the presenter and scientific advisor for the Emmy Award Winning three-part PBS miniseries of the same
Can scientists who study HIV discover treatments from an understanding of cancer? Can scientists who study diseases of the eye benefit from research done by studying strokes? According to Dr.
On July 18, the Coalition for the Life Sciences, along with the Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology (FASEB), hosted the inaugural Life Science Fair and Reception on Capitol
The flu is a formidable opponent. Each year seasonal vaccines are deployed to fight the virus, but in the U.S. the flu still kills tens of thousands of people. In
Currently, 29 states and the District of Columbia have legalized medical marijuana, and more states are poised to legalize it this year. As swiftly as laws on the state level
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