Young blood transfusions are probably not the best way to reverse aging
It’s old blood that seems to really make us grow old
Gene editing will transform cancer treatment
The Verge 2021 In celebration of our 5th anniversary, this month we’re publishing a series of interviews with innovative leaders about what the next five years hold. To read more about this series, read our editor Nilay Patel’s introduction...
Addiction is a brain disorder, not a moral failing, says Surgeon General
US Surgeon General Vivek Murthy wants Americans to see addiction as a brain disorder instead of a moral failing. In a new report released today, Murthy writes that, though substance abuse disorders are a public health crisis, many don’t receive...
NBA 2K17 will reward players for staying active with their Fitbits
Fitbit is trying to drum up its appeal to video gamers by adding in-game rewards for those who use its wearable. The fitness tracking company has announced an integration with the game NBA 2K17, which enables gamers to receive a small in-game...
Scientists made a USB stick that can detect HIV levels
It’s now possible to use a USB stick to measure the levels of HIV in a patient’s blood. The device has a 95 percent accuracy rate and takes less than 30 minutes, which is a big improvement over current tests. Patients usually need to send fluids...
