The Microenvironmentalist
Ashani Weeraratna’s groundbreaking research looks beyond tumor cells to understand the role of aging in cancer.
Right Message, Right Now
Tailored interventions delivered by smartphone may help curb smoking.
Overdose is Preventable
Harnessing big data to identify people at risk—and save lives.
The Air Out There
Environmental exposures can harm both developing and aging brains.
How climate change threatens water infrastructure with twin impacts of extreme weather.
Melanin samples are headed to the International Space Station to test their ability to protect against radiation.
Several U.S. states are considering the harm-reduction strategy.
Digitizing Health Care
Smisha Agarwal assesses the immense potential—and possible pitfalls—of digital health technologies.
A Parasite-Powered Hunger Strike
Does Plasmodium drive mosquitoes’ feeding behavior?
Hot on Cholera's Trail
Antibodies and algorithms help track outbreaks and identify hot spots.