Barriers to mobility have contributed to long-standing structural racism.
Data on systemic inequities reveal the barriers that lead to harder, shorter lives
The Microenvironmentalist
Ashani Weeraratna’s groundbreaking research looks beyond tumor cells to understand the role of aging in cancer.
Bacteria Are Individuals, Too
New molecular tools reveal diversity in bacterial communities.
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.