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Med-Tech Center A Wired News Collection
Technology has become the driving force propelling medical research and treatment. In this special section, Wired News examines how advances in genetics, microcomputers, digital imaging, and telemedicine play a pivotal role in our well-being. |
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 Taking 'Toxic' Out of Toxic Waste Friday Protesters at a medical-waste incinerator say toxic air emissions can be avoided by using existing technologies. Mary Ann Swissler reports from Oakland, California. Med-Tech Monsanto to Offer Free Rice Tech Aug. 5, 2000 The ag giant says it wants to improve nutrition in the developing world by donating vitamin A-enhanced rice technologies. Critics scoff, saying it's a mere Band-Aid. By Kristen Philipkoski. - - - - - Med-Tech GM Food Fights at Full Boil Aug. 3, 2000 The fight over genetically modified foods intensifies, as a leader in modified seeds announces its own GM-free health food, and Greenpeace sues the American seed company in the middle of the French corn controversy. - - - - - Med-Tech Fish DNA Reveals Brain Clues Aug. 3, 2000 An epidemic that killed fish in Chesapeake Bay and made people sick has genetic ties to learning disorders in the human brain. By Mary Ann Swissler. - - - - - Med-Tech Enzyme Kills Leukemia in Mice Aug. 2, 2000 Japanese researchers have genetically altered a molecule that will cause chronic myelogenous leukemia cells to self-destruct. Scientists hope to someday develop gene therapies for humans. - - - - - Med-Tech 'Human' Cow Milk an MS Aid? Aug. 2, 2000 New Zealand researchers will start inserting an artificial human gene into dairy cattle to see if the cows' milk can help people with multiple sclerosis. The country's Maori people, among many others, are protesting. Kim Griggs reports from Wellington, New Zealand. - - - - - Med-Tech Cholera Map Holds Health Promise Aug. 2, 2000 Researchers have mapped the King Cholera bacteria. The result may be better treatment for the sickness feared in undeveloped and war-torn parts of the world. By Kristen Philipkoski. - - - - - Med-Tech Gene Therapy Closer to Phase III Aug. 1, 2000 Gene research combined with chemotherapy has been successful in patients with head and neck cancer. Scientists hope upcoming Phase III trials will bring the therapy FDA approval. By Kristen Philipkoski. - - - - - Med-Tech Breathe Easy: Gene Found Jul. 29, 2000 Researchers say they've isolated the gene that causes primary pulmonary hypertension, a condition that leaves sufferers short of breath and at risk of blackouts. The finding could improve treatment for the disease. By Mary Ann Swissler. - - - - - Earnings Report Good Quarter for Gene Firms Jul. 27, 2000 Revenues are up at top genetics companies, with some reporting gains of close to 200 percent. Celera, CalGene, Gene Logic, Lexicon Genetics, and CuraGene announce their earnings. - - - - - Med-Tech A Wheelchair for the World Jul. 27, 2000 The IBot is a wheelchair that can "stand," travel over all kinds of terrain, and regain its balance. It's expensive, but users are hailing it as a technological marvel. By Michelle Delio. - - - - - Med-Tech Protesting Gene-Altered Animals Jul. 26, 2000 At an animal genetics conference, the prospect of genetically engineered animals results in violence and arrests as demonstrators clash with police. By Kristen Philipkoski. - - - - - Med-Tech Where's God in the Machine? Jul. 24, 2000 Human Genome Project Director Francis Collins says he's in awe of what that effort promises for humanity. But other endeavors would make him squirm. Jordan Lite reports from the Bioethics in the New Millennium conference in Deerfield, Illinois. - - - - - Med-Tech Bioethicists Man the Pulpit Jul. 23, 2000 Scientists convene to ostensibly discuss the ethical ramifications of genetics, artificial life, and cross-species transplants. Instead, presenters center on the evils of abortion and paganism. Jordan Lite reports from the Bioethics in the New Millennium conference in Deerfield, Illinois. - - - - - A New Gene-eration of Bio Grads Jul. 24, 2000 The new Keck Graduate Institute in Southern California hopes to prepare biology and engineering students for careers in the corporate world of bioscience. And for the first class of students, the education is free. By Katie Dean. Drkoop.com Sued and Wooed Jul. 22, 2000 One day after the beleaguered but prominent health-care site is sued by investors, a competitor announces a proposal to merge with Drkoop.com. Med-Tech DNA Sequencing in Double Time Jul. 21, 2000 A new patented technique can simultaneously sequence both strands of a double-stranded DNA. Myriad Genetics' technology could be used to substantially cut the cost of processing gene mutations. By Mary Ann Swissler. - - - - - Med-Tech Hats Off to Blowfly Researchers Jul. 19, 2000 The Australian blowfly has long irritated visitors to the Outback and even spawned the design for the hideous cork-fringed hat. But scientists have figured out a way to curb the pest population. Kim Griggs reports from Wellington, New Zealand. - - - - - Med-Tech Parents Fight FDA to Save Son Jul. 18, 2000 The parents of a 4-year-old boy with a brain tumor are fighting the FDA so that their son can be treated with drugs served up by a controversial doctor they found on the Web. By Lynn Burke. - - - - - E. German Olympic Dopers Guilty Jul. 18, 2000 Manfred Ewald and Manfred Hoeppner, who headed East Germany's sports programs in the 1970s and 1980s, are found guilty of forcing steroids on top women athletes. But they'll probably get off with a wrist-slap. Steve Kettmann reports from Berlin. Taking Athletes To the (VO2) Max Jul. 17, 2000 Several world-class athletes are testing a portable, quick, non-invasive physical diagnostic test at the U.S. Track and Field Trials this week, hoping it'll give them an extra edge to make the Sydney Olympics. Jon Rochmis reports from Sacramento, California. Med-Tech Gene War Heating Up Again Jul. 15, 2000 With memories still fresh of the wrangling between public and private interests over the mapping of the human genome, the two sides are at it again. This time, each says it has developed the best system for delivering cloned genes to researchers. By Kristen Philipkoski. - - - - - Med-Tech FDA OKs Robo-Surgery Jul. 12, 2000 A surgical system that translates the hand movements of doctors to a miniature robotic knife gets federal approval. But an impending lawsuit could cut into the manufacturer's plans. - - - - - Med-Tech Malaria Drugs May Beat Bacteria Jul. 12, 2000 Researchers say mefloquine shows positive results in combating bacteria and could aid in fighting tuberculosis, and streptococcal and yeast infections. By Mary Ann Swissler. - - - - - Med-Tech Gene Projects Join Forces Jul. 11, 2000 The Human Genome Project partners with the SNP Consortium to flesh out gene data. The two groups will create a database to describe genetic variations and to fill in some holes in the genome map. - - - - - Med-Tech Following Cancer's Red Flags Jul. 10, 2000 Researchers are exploring yet another frontier in genetic research. It's called epigenomics, and it could engender the most powerful cancer diagnostics ever discovered. By Kristen Philipkoski. - - - - - Med-Tech Gene Researchers Get SNPpy Jul. 7, 2000 Researchers have spent big bucks on hundreds of machines to map the human genome. What will become of them now? They may soon become the backbone of an even more important quest: scoring SNPs. By Kristen Philipkoski. - - - - - Med-Tech New Way to Spot Pre-Cancer Cells Jul. 6, 2000 A new cancer screening tool -- light-scattered spectroscopy -- promises an earlier and less invasive way to find pre-cancerous cells. By Lynn Burke. - - - - - Med-Tech No More Cold Doctor Hands Jul. 5, 2000 A new glove is being developed for doctors that will record what one doctor feels, and transmit it to another at a different time and place. This could be a great benefit to patients in rural areas. By Lynn Burke. - - - - - Med-Tech Baseball's Andro Controversy Jul. 4, 2000 Mark McGwire admits he used androstenedione -- banned in several sports -- the summer he broke Major League Baseball's home run record. The U.S. is about to classify it as an illegal steroid, but will baseball follow suit? By Steve Kettmann. - - - - - Med-Tech Steroids Still Spoil Sports Jul. 4, 2000 That androstenedione still is not banned by Major League Baseball is just one of many performance-enhancing controversies in the sports world. With the Olympics coming up, even more attention will be paid to the matter. By Steve Kettmann. - - - - - Med-Tech Want Twins? Ewe May Be in Luck Jul. 3, 2000 Why are some females prone to give birth to twins? New Zealand scientists have found a gene responsible for twins in (what else?) sheep, and the discovery may hold clues for humans. Kim Griggs reports from Wellington. - - - - - Med-Tech Biotech: The Internet, With Soul Jun. 30, 2000 Health care professionals and biotech business gurus gather at the Next 20 Years meeting. Now that we've cracked the genetic code of the human being, what's in store for the future of medicine? By Kristen Philipkoski. - - - - - Gene Map Highlights Legal Issues Jun. 29, 2000 In the wake of the completed human genome map, Senate Democrats and Republicans tussle over what kind of regulation will govern the availablility of gene information. Med-Tech Genome Boosts Cancer Research Jun. 28, 2000 Cancer researchers say the human genome map will revolutionize research on the disease. Researchers are already making gene-based discoveries. - - - - - Med-Tech Health Care: Genomics' Final Act Jun. 28, 2000 The final act of genomics research will play out in health care. New gene research promises to revolutionize medicine, but it may not be easy for health care organizations to adapt. Kristen Philipkoski reports from the Biotech and Infotech Summit in Berkeley, California. - - - - - Med-Tech Big Changes for Small Medicine Jun. 27, 2000 Researchers designing atomic materials to cure disease must understand other disciplines to advance their science. Engineers should learn from watching how nature works. Patrick McGee reports from the National Institutes of Health in Bethesda, Maryland. - - - - - Med-Tech Human Genome: Because They Could Jun. 26, 2000 A dead heat? Research rivals say that they've completed a working draft of a map of all human genes. Some researchers remain skeptical, saying it's more about drama than science anyway. By Kristen Philipkoski. - - - - - Med-Tech Negotiating Gene Science Ethics Jun. 26, 2000 Researchers say a complete human genome map brings with it a new age of medicine. But ethics experts warn that public misunderstanding could thwart potential breakthroughs. By Kristen Philipkoski. - - - - - Med-Tech Human Tests for Immunodeficiency Jun. 23, 2000 A genetics company has received approval from the FDA for immunodeficiency treatment and announces it will begin offering human trials. - - - - - I Spy With My Super Eye Jun. 17, 2000 New advances in technology mean the human eye may soon be able to see the universe with better than 20/20 vision. Think of it: super vision, as in Superman. By Joyce Slaton. Med-Tech Celera Teams Up With Geron Jun. 12, 2000 Celera Genomics will collaborate with stem-cell research company Geron to fine-tune its human genome map. By Kristen Philipkoski. - - - - - Med-Tech Making Peace in Genome Race Jun. 7, 2000 The two teams of researchers racing to map the human genome say they've overcome their differences. Could it mean a joint announcement and an end to the race? By Kristen Philipkoski. - - - - - Med-Tech Prostate Cancer Test on Horizon Jun. 7, 2000 Myriad Genetics researchers have discovered the gene responsible for increased susceptibility to prostate cancer. A diagnostic test is expected soon, and eventually better therapies. By Kristen Philipkoski. - - - - - Med-Tech New Hope for AIDS Gene Therapy Jun. 6, 2000 Gene therapy company GenStar Therapeutics shows success in gene therapy experiments for hemophilia and HIV. The news gives the company's stock a boost. - - - - - Med-Tech Genome Race a Big-Money Winner Jun. 5, 2000 Celera is preparing to announce that it has mapped the human genome, but will it change the fortunes of a company that loses $24 million each quarter? By Kristen Philipkoski. - - - - - Med-Tech When Business, Science Collide Jun. 5, 2000 Over the weekend, the question of mingling for-profit medical research with university studies was debated among scientists representing all sides. The upshot: the public needs them to work together. Kristen Philipkoski reports from the American Academy of Gene Therapy conference in Denver. - - - - - Med-Tech Smells Like Gene Spirit Jun. 3, 2000 The FDA and the NIH are taking steps to harmonize their efforts to ensure the safety of gene therapy. Kristen Philipkoski reports from Denver. - - - - - Med-Tech Gene Therapy Progress Report Jun. 1, 2000 Scientists at the American Society for Gene Therapy report breakthrough results treating various diseases by injecting healthy genes. Researchers are optimistic but cautious in their reports. By Kristen Philipkoski. - - - - - Survey: Online Therapy Bad Idea Jun. 1, 2000 Going online for therapy is not such a good idea, according to a new survey. Something to do with a glut of information and impersonal service. By Lynn Burke. Chipping Away at Heart Failure May. 31, 2000 A new biochip helps scientists examine tens of thousands of genes at once. It's already led to identifying genes associated with heart failure -- a promising start toward new therapies. By Kristen Philipkoski. Med-Tech Schizophrenia Genes Discovered May. 30, 2000 Researchers in Scotland say they've pinpointed two of the genes thought to play a role in the development of schizophrenia. - - - - - Online Therapy Isn't Shrinking May. 30, 2000 Going online to get help with your personal problems is gaining popularity. But critics say the mental health industry would do well to slow down. By Lynn Burke. Med-Tech Lupus Treatment Takes Out Trash May. 29, 2000 Researchers have found the first direct evidence of a genetic link to lupus, bringing them one step closer to an effective treatment. By Kristen Philipkoski. - - - - - Med-Tech MD Treatment Goes to the Dogs May. 27, 2000 Researchers have succeeded in providing long-term treatment for muscular dystrophy in dogs using a gene therapy technique. Experts say it gives hope for a treatment for humans. - - - - - Med-Tech Penn Halts Gene Therapy Tests May. 24, 2000 The controversial Institute for Human Gene Therapy halts trials on humans, and will focus on animal testing and other research. Other university departments will continue with human trials, however. By Kristen Philipkoski. - - - - - Med-Tech Promising Cancer Gene Therapy May. 23, 2000 Two gene therapy companies have joined forces to develop possible treatments for lung, prostate, and head and neck cancers. Initial lung-cancer study results are positive. By Kristen Philipkoski. - - - - - Med-Tech Vaccine May Nix Chemotherapy May. 22, 2000 A vaccine to treat cancer will soon enter the final FDA trials. If approved, it could replace chemotherapy, eliminating the side effects that go with it. - - - - - Med-Tech Investors Sue Celera May. 19, 2000 A class action lawsuit was filed against Celera for making misleading statements in SEC documents. By Kristen Philipkoski. - - - - - Docs Bid to Give You a Facelift May. 19, 2000 Patients looking for a doctor to perform their nose job and tummy tuck can search for one on the Web. Some health experts worry about quality issues. By Katie Dean. U.S. Averts AIDS Policy Uproar May. 18, 2000 The U.S. delegation to a world health conference nearly embarrasses the White House by continuing to lobby against cheaper AIDS medications. But before a stink could be raised, they quietly back down. By Lakshmi Chaudhry. Med-Tech Birth Control: Same Old Story May. 17, 2000 Biotech companies are rapidly making advances in genetics, but contraception technology hasn't changed much in decades. Experts say women's health issues have always lagged behind. Theta Pavis reports from Biotech 2000 in Philadelphia. - - - - - Med-Tech Bankers See Gene Therapy Promise May. 17, 2000 Investment bankers and gene therapy researchers gather to discuss the likelihood that the technology will ever make money. The surprising answer is yes, maybe even in the next five years. Kristen Philipkoski reports from Philadelphia. - - - - - Med-Tech In Praise of Genome Science May. 15, 2000 The leader of the Human Genome Project cajoles his audience of researchers into spreading the word, while complimenting them on the historic occasion. Kristen Philipkoski reports from the Genome Research and Biology Conference in Cold Spring Harbor, New York. - - - - - Artists Mine Genomic Issues May. 13, 2000 A growing number of artists are creating their work using controversial new developments in medical technology -- and in doing so questioning the technology's social implications. By Jordan Lite. Med-Tech Amped Geneticists Bet on Genome May. 13, 2000 Researchers place wagers on how many genes will be located in the human genome, while bioethicists discuss the moral implications of the genome-mapping effort. Kristen Philipkoski empties her notebook from the Genome Research and Biology Conference in Cold Spring Harbor, New York. - - - - - Med-Tech No Biotech Bombshells at Confab May. 12, 2000 Yes, the fruit fly was revealed to have fewer genes than a previously mapped worm. No, Celera hasn't completely sequenced the human genome. And maybe, all these biotech researchers have a sense of humor. Kristen Philipkoski empties her notebook from the Genome Sequencing and Biology conference in New York. - - - - - Med-Tech Public SNP Group Not So Public May. 11, 2000 The fruits of a publicly funded gene research consortium were supposed to be released into a public database. But so far the group has held back, fearing others will steal and patent the gene data. Kristen Philipkoski reports from New York. - - - - - Visible DNA Idea Wins MIT Award May. 11, 2000 And the winner of the coveted $50K entrepreneurship award is EyeGen, which estimates a $230-mil market opportunity for its revolutionary genetic imaging business. Mark K. Anderson reports from Cambridge, Massachusetts. Frantic Geneticists Await Finish May. 11, 2000 Gene scientists gather to share research, but have only one thing on their mind: completion of the human genome. Private lab Celera denies rumors it's won the race. Kristen Philipkoski reports from Cold Spring Harbor, New York. About-Face on Africa AIDS Drugs May. 10, 2000 The United States will no longer fight to enforce medical patent rights in sub-Saharan Africa. President Clinton signs an order allowing countries to seek cheaper alternatives to expensive AIDS drugs. By Lakshmi Chaudhry. Med-Tech Genomics: Academics in the Dust? May. 10, 2000 Academia has traditionally teetered on the cutting edge of research. But does the thrust of genetic research into the private sector threaten to turn the tables? By Kristen Philipkoski. - - - - - The Push for Online Medical Info May. 9, 2000 Privacy and security breaches are big concerns when it comes to posting patients' medical information on the Net. But at a medical conference, a benefit surfaces: It can save lives. Elisa Batista reports from San Francisco. Dot-Comming the Genome Race May. 8, 2000 DoubleTwist takes the research community by surprise and announces Monday they've entered the race to map the human genome. Kristen Philipkoski reports from New York. Med-Tech High Blood Pressure Test Patented May. 2, 2000 A new genetic test that goes beyond diagnoses and actually prescribes an individual's treatment has been patented. Researchers say it may be a life saver for hypertension patients. By Kristen Philipkoski. - - - - - Med-Tech Gene Transfer Relieves Diabetes May. 2, 2000 Researchers have used a new gene therapy procedure in mice which they say can cause any organ to produce insulin. The technique could be a breakthrough in diabetes treatments for humans. - - - - - Med-Tech Better Harvests of Plant Genes Apr. 29, 2000 A genomics company receives a patent for a bulk method of analyzing DNA from the environment. Diversa now hopes to develop new drugs for treating disease. By Kristen Philipkoski. - - - - - Med-Tech Schizophrenia Gene Suspected Apr. 28, 2000 Researchers in Canada say they've moved one step closer to zeroing in on a gene responsible for schizophrenia, a severe mental illness that afflicts millions of people. - - - - - Med-Tech Chip Off the Old Donor Egg Apr. 27, 2000 Researchers in Europe have come up with a technique that puts a mother's DNA into a donor egg, thus allowing the mom to pass her genes on to the offspring. But critics say the technique is not totally new and is far from perfect. By Kristen Philipkoski. - - - - - Med-Tech Stem Cells: Killer or Savior? Apr. 27, 2000 The Senate hearings on whether to fund controversial stem-cell research is being fought by two emotional groups: pro-lifers and ... pro-lifers. By Kristen Philipkoski. - - - - - Med-Tech Pols Argue Over Stem Cells Apr. 27, 2000 The study of embryonic stem cells could lead to cures of debilitating diseases and catastrophic illnesses, but a U.S. Senate bill to allot money for research makes for heated controversy at a committee hearing. By Kristen Philipkoski. - - - - - Med-Tech Kissing Off Cancer Apr. 25, 2000 Scientists have found a way to stop skin cancer in mice from spreading by replacing missing genetic material, called the Kiss gene, in a chromosome. - - - - - Med-Tech A South African AIDS Catch-22 Apr. 25, 2000 The high cost of medication is proving to be a death sentence for South African AIDS victims, whose own president appears unwilling to assist those with the HIV virus. By Lakshmi Chaudhry. - - - - - Med-Tech Error in Genome Done on the Fly Apr. 20, 2000 A company racing to map every human gene included a bit of the human genome in their fruit fly genome data. Was it being too hasty, or is this much ado about nothing? By Kristen Philipkoski. - - - - - Med-Tech Gene Tools Get Retooled Apr. 20, 2000 Biotech companies announce new deals and products, all hoping to cash in on the Human Genome Project. By Kristen Philipkoski. - - - - - DNA Testing Furor in Wee Waa Apr. 18, 2000 Wee Waa is a town in northern New South Wales where police sparked a huge controversy last year when they collected DNA samples from all the town's men in order to solve a rape case. But a suspect turned himself in. By Stewart Taggart. Med-Tech Filling in the Genome Puzzle Apr. 17, 2000 The Human Genome Project completes its map of three important chromosomes -- another volley in the public v. private challenge to fully sequence the human genome. By Kristen Philipkoski. - - - - - The Icebergs Breaketh Apr. 17, 2000 Four huge icebergs have broken free in Antarctica in recent weeks. New technology is letting scientists and Web users watch. Kim Griggs reports from Wellington, New Zealand. Med-Tech Better Guide for the Genome Map Apr. 12, 2000 Scientists refine the process of identifying novel genes by filtering out copies of them. The new technique could speed up the Human Genome Project's attempt to complete its map. By Kristen Philipkoski. - - - - - Med-Tech HGP Head Refutes Celera's Claim Apr. 10, 2000 The head of the Human Genome Project says Celera is full of hot air when it claimed last week to have finished the sequencing phase of the human genome map. - - - - - Why Doctors Hate the Internet Apr. 10, 2000 A Forrester Research report says those who practice medicine think the Net is a waste of time. Why? Because there's no money in it yet. But when there is... . By Noah Shachtman. Genome Bridesmaids: 'So What?' Apr. 7, 2000 The leader of the winning human genome sequencing effort used to think the whole idea was hogwash. His former partner says Thursday's announcement is much the same. By Lynn Burke. Med-Tech Affymetrix Loses Patent Dispute Apr. 7, 2000 A British court rules that the biochip maker used gene analysis technology without permission. The company's stock immediately takes a fall. Kristen Philipkoski. - - - - - Med-Tech Celera Wins Genome Race Apr. 6, 2000 The private genomics firm says it has finished the first step of sequencing one person's genes, winning the race against public and other private interests. By Kristen Philipkoski. - - - - - Med-Tech Backlash Against Celera Allies? Apr. 6, 2000 Do universities that work with Celera face a backlash from the organization that governs its main competitor? Rumors abound. By Kristen Philipkoski. - - - - - Med-Tech Rivals to Celera: 'What-EVer' Apr. 6, 2000 Celera's announcement of completing the human genome map sends ripples throughout Wall Street. But some genetic researchers say it's a bunch of hot air. By Lynn Burke. - - - - - Med-Tech A Better Gene Therapy? Apr. 5, 2000 Researchers in Japan are testing a new gene therapy technique they say might be safer than the type most commonly done in the United States. - - - - - Med-Tech New Answers to Age-Old Question Apr. 1, 2000 Gene analysis provides a new understanding of the human aging process. Cells don't stop dividing, they just start passing on errors. By Kristen Philipkoski. - - - - - Med-Tech A Cold-Hearted Gene Mar. 30, 2000 And you thought you just had a cold. Researchers in Toronto have found the gene that allows one of most common and highly contagious cold viruses to trigger deadly heart disease. By Kristen Philipkoski. - - - - - Med-Tech UPenn Asks to Resume Gene Tests Mar. 28, 2000 The university lab appeals for permission from the FDA to restart its gene therapy trials on humans. The director says more safeguards are in place since the death of a teenager in September. - - - - - Med-Tech Shopping for Single Genes Mar. 24, 2000 Incyte Genomics is making it cheaper for academics and researchers not affiliated with big pharmas to access and purchase individual genes on the Web. By Kristen Philipkoski. - - - - - Med-Tech A Heartening Discovery Mar. 23, 2000 Researchers have come up with hopeful results in a gene therapy experiment to treat chest pain. But cardiologists say it may be too soon to call it promising. By Kristen Philipkoski. - - - - - Med-Tech Cancer in Non-Mutated Genes Mar. 22, 2000 Researchers say gene defects that are not mutations can cause cancer tumors. Their findings could indicate that tumor progression is more complicated than previously thought. By Kristen Philipkoski. - - - - - Med-Tech Simple Tumor Screening Nears Mar. 21, 2000 Researchers at Johns Hopkins University have developed a new test for detecting cancer by examining mutations in the mitochondria. - - - - - Playing Smart With Crooked Teeth Mar. 17, 2000 Kids who wear headgear already have it pretty bad. But now they have to deal with another injustice -- monitors in their gear that record use, and give their orthodontist the results. By Lynn Burke. Teen Science Is Serious Business Mar. 16, 2000 A 17-year-old New Yorker wins a $100,000 scholarship for encoding messages into a strand of DNA. There may be implications for data encryption technology, too. By Donna Tapellini. Gene Stocks Get Hammered Mar. 14, 2000 Biotechnology stocks take a huge hit in the wake of statements from Bill Clinton and Tony Blair opposing efforts to privatize genetic data. Med-Tech Study: Net Spurs New Meds Mar. 10, 2000 Expect more and better drugs as pharmas employ the Internet for research and development, says a new study. The downside for drug companies? Possibly saturating the market. - - - - - Med-Tech Docs in the Dark Ages Mar. 9, 2000 Users want health information online, but the majority of doctors are high-tech averse. What's the cure? By Kristen Philipkoski. - - - - - Med-Tech Celera Refutes Accusations Mar. 7, 2000 Although talks of a collaboration between the public Human Genome Project and the private company Celera seem to have hit rock bottom, there's still a chance these foes could become, well, not enemies. Wired News Report. - - - - - Med-Tech Call It the SyDNA Olympics Mar. 7, 2000 Official souvenirs from the 2000 Olympic Games will come with an added bonus: DNA from an undisclosed Australian athlete. Huh? Stewart Taggart reports from Sydney, Australia. - - - - - Med-Tech The Grass Is Greener ... Or Not Mar. 6, 2000 One study says marijuana may help patients with multiple sclerosis. Another says it can give you a heart attack. Somebody must be smoking something. By Kristen Philipkoski. - - - - - Med-Tech Are Pharmas Doomed? Mar. 2, 2000 An analyst says biotechnology firms are positioned to become what pharmaceutical companies are now, at least on the stock market. Kristen Philipkoski reports from San Francisco. - - - - - Med-Tech Meningitis Vaccine Vaults Stock Mar. 1, 2000 The approval of Chiron's meningitis vaccine in the U.K. plus its blood-screening patents have boosted its stock price 20 percent. Analysts see a bright future. By Kristen Philipkoski. - - - - - Med-Tech Device to Replace Mammograms? Feb. 28, 2000 Diffraction Enhanced Imaging could some day take the place of conventional mammograms. It's far more precise, but right now it's too expensive and difficult to use. By Kristen Philipkoski. - - - - - Med-Tech Scientists' See-Food Diet Feb. 24, 2000 A new test using a scaled-down particle accelerator offers a better view of how chemicals in food affect the human body. The research could lead to more precise drug treatments. By Heidi Kriz. - - - - - Med-Tech Patients Get Wrong Gene Meds Feb. 24, 2000 The National Institutes of Health sent the wrong medication to Georgetown University. The researchers didn't notice, and administered the therapy to six cancer patients. - - - - - Med-Tech Matter Leaves Them Laughing Feb. 23, 2000 A new report shows that laughing is not always a laughing matter. For some, it's an uncontrollable urge that can negatively affect lives and require brain surgery and medication. - - - - - Med-Tech Science + Business: A Bad Mix? Feb. 18, 2000 A gene-therapy patient's death is only one of the cases casting doubt on an already uneasy partnership -- academic researchers who invest in companies that do business with their labs. By Kristen Philipkoski. - - - - - Med-Tech Beyond the Genome Feb. 18, 2000 Researchers are talking about what to do with the valuable information being generated by the Human Genome Project, which expects to finish mapping the entire human gene sequence this year. Kristen Philipkoski reports from New York. - - - - - Med-Tech Evolution on Speed Feb. 17, 2000 Speeding up evolution by mutating genes sparked the biotech industry, and the interest of investors who see IPOs ahead. Kristen Philipkoski reports from New York. - - - - - Smile for the (Intraoral) Camera Feb. 17, 2000 The semi-annual trip to the dentist gets more interesting as more dentists go digital. It may not be less painful, but at least you can see your teeth onscreen and better understand why you need that root canal. By Katie Dean. Med-Tech Getting Better at Finding Cancer Feb. 16, 2000 Scientists have a new method to find hidden, hereditary colon cancer genes that often elude diagnostic tests. The technique could help doctors detect other kinds of cancer as well. By Lindsey Arent. - - - - - Med-Tech Biotech Is About to Rock Feb. 15, 2000 It's all in the genes. Wall Street pundits say biotech may be the next big thing in the IPO world. Will biotech burst the Internet stock bubble? Kristen Philipkoski reports from New York. - - - - - Med-Tech Mousing Around for Genes Feb. 11, 2000 Scientists have discovered which genes control the immune system. The research could lead to therapies for diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis or diabetes and ways to prevent transplant rejection. By Kristen Philipkoski. - - - - - Med-Tech Safety First in Gene Research Feb. 9, 2000 President Clinton urges new guidelines for gene therapy treatments, hoping to restore confidence in experimental genetic research. By Kristen Philipkoski. - - - - - Radiotherapy Targets Tumors Feb. 8, 2000 Researchers test a new radiation therapy that promises to deliver a higher doses of radiation with fewer side effects for lung cancer patients. With 3-D modeling, it achieves a new level of precision. By Kristen Philipkoski. Quick Strike Weapon for Toxemia Feb. 8, 2000 Researchers patent a new diagnostic tool for toxemia, a pregnancy complication that can threaten the lives of pregnant women and their fetuses. Med-Tech Coffee Is Your Friend Feb. 4, 2000 Researchers have found two good things to say about coffee -- filtering eliminates a chemical that causes heart problems, and the coffee grounds themselves filter out lead and copper from tap water. - - - - - Scientists Eye New Cell Growth Feb. 3, 2000 Researchers have discovered a gene mutation that controls photoreceptors in the retina. They hope that more research will lead to creating new cells in the retina. By Kristen Philipkoski. Med-Tech A Closer Look at Gene Therapy Feb. 3, 2000 The father of a teenager who died during a gene therapy experiment says researchers lied when describing the experimental treatment. - - - - - Med-Tech 'John Doe Has Ringworm?' Feb. 1, 2000 A new report says Web users should take caution when discussing their ills online: Their identities are not always anonymous. - - - - - Calm Down or Fall Down Feb. 1, 2000 New research shows how paranoid alienation, cynicism, aggressiveness, and social avoidance can increase your risk of heart disease, increase your blood pressure, and cause insulin resistance. By Kristen Philipkoski. Med-Tech Senate Probes Gene Therapy Lab Jan. 31, 2000 A University of Pennsylvania lab faces scrutiny at a Senate hearing after the FDA halts all human gene therapy experiments. But investors say they'll stand by their lab. By Kristen Philipkoski. - - - - - Med-Tech Food Gets Fed with Meds Jan. 26, 2000 Melbourne researchers have succeeded in inserting measles vaccines into genetically modified foods, raising the prospects of delivering vaccines without expensive injections. Stewart Taggart reports from Sydney, Australia. - - - - - German Doping Scandal, Cont. Jan. 13, 2000 East Germany's former top doctor, accused of providing steroids for years to members of the national swimming team, gets a slap on the wrist. Steve Kettmann reports from Berlin. Med-Tech Biotech Begs for Bucks Jan. 12, 2000 Med-tech firms look to regain the favors of Net investors. Mapping the genome could be a landmark for science and Wall Street. Lindsey Arent reports from San Francisco. - - - - - Med-Tech Celera a Cinch in Genome Race Jan. 11, 2000 The private researcher is closing in on mapping the human genome, two years ahead of the Human Genome Project. Celera execs say concerns about its withholding data are unwarranted. By Kristen Philipkoski. - - - - - Med-Tech New Clones Bid Goodbye, Dolly Jan. 6, 2000 In a breakthrough for cloning research, researchers produce calves from the ear of a prize bull. Going beyond the famous cloned sheep, the new work may one day yield replacement body parts. By Kristen Philipkoski. - - - - - Med-Tech Turning to the Tooth Bank Jan. 3, 2000 Hold on to your dentures. Scientists discover the genetic mutation that causes missing teeth in humans. The results could one day lead to advances in teeth replacement. By Lindsey Arent. - - - - - Med-Tech New Tool for Tumor Detectives Dec. 29, 1999 Needless pain and surgery may be a thing of the past for many women undergoing diagnosis for ovarian cancer. A new technique allows doctors to better assess the likelihood of a tumor's malignancy. By Lindsey Arent. - - - - - Bitter Pill for Online Drugstores Dec. 28, 1999 The Clinton Administration proposes to rein in "rogue" online drug sellers with added regulation. Net vendors cry foul, though analysts predict the companies might benefit from added credibility. Med-Tech Monkeying Around With Genes Dec. 23, 1999 Jellyfish genes have been successfully implanted into monkey embryos and now the hope -- and the fear -- is that human genes could be next. - - - - - Med-Tech Who's Fit to Say It's Fit to Eat? Dec. 22, 1999 A natural products trade group has filed a petition with the FDA, saying it's not doing enough to test genetically modified food. Who should decide what's really safe? By Kristen Philipkoski. - - - - - Med-Tech Aging Secrets in a Can of Worms Dec. 17, 1999 Scientists discover that sensory deprivation can increase the lifespan of worms by as much as 50 percent -- a finding that may one day yield clues about aging in humans. By Lindsey Arent. - - - - - Med-Tech Sterile Men Victims of Heredity? Dec. 7, 1999 Scientists discover one of the genetic roots of male infertility. The findings could one day lead to the design of a male birth control pill -- if drug companies are willing to brave the risk. By Lindsey Arent. - - - - - Smooth Sailing on Rough Seas Dec. 2, 1999 To avoid last year's disaster that resulted in several deaths, organizers of the Sydney-to-Hobart yacht race have supplied an array of high-tech communications gear. Stewart Taggart reports from Sydney, Australia. Your Food, Nourished by Toxins Nov. 24, 1999 California lab tests are showing that some fertilizers used by farmers contain toxic waste, and proposed laws would legalize the practice. From the Environment News Service. Genentech Pays Off UCSF Nov. 19, 1999 In one of the largest patent settlements ever, Genentech agrees to pay UCSF US$200 million over human growth hormone research that dates back 20 years. Med-Tech Closing In on Personalized Meds Nov. 17, 1999 A new strategy efficiently and accurately finds variations in human genes, which will eventually predict what drug is right for you. By Kristen Philipkoski. - - - - - Med-Tech Foes May Swim in Genome Pool Nov. 16, 1999 The Human Genome Project and rival genome mapping company Celera may pool their efforts. And that could bring a complete genome map as early as next year. By Kristen Philipkoski. - - - - - Med-Tech Med Sites Prescribe Ethics Credo Nov. 4, 1999 The top names in e-health reveal details of a plan to draft a code of ethics designed to protect consumers while drawing the lines between advertising and health information a little more clearly. - - - - - Web Doctors Push for Ethics Nov. 3, 1999 Physicians, police thyselves. The heads of the major health Web sites hammer out ethical guidelines to keep consumers happy and the industry's nose clean. By Lindsey Arent. Med-Tech The History of Sex Oct. 28, 1999 Men and women may have more in common than we ever dreamed. Scientists report that the ancestor of today's human sex chromosomes evolved from an identical set long ago. By Lindsey Arent. - - - - - Med-Tech Why Men Are That Way Oct. 28, 1999 A researcher in Texas has created a male mouse with two X chromosomes. His findings call into question the widely accepted belief that gender is determined by the XX or XY configuration. Kristen Philipkoski reports from San Francisco. - - - - - Natural Human Computing Oct. 27, 1999 Researchers develop a computer algorithm that aims to imitate the way humans think by recognizing patterns in data and images. It could even make for better Web searches. By Lindsey Arent. Med-Tech Bitter Pill for Drug Store Oct. 26, 1999 Missouri wins an injunction against online pharmacy ThePillBox.com that prevents prescription drugs from being sold into the state. The company must also pay back customers who bought drugs as well as a hefty fine. By Kristen Philipkoski. - - - - - Med-Tech Good News, Gramps Oct. 26, 1999 New brain research shows that people over 60 are more mentally resilient than previously thought. The study could produce therapies that improve memory in older people. By Kristen Philipkoski. - - - - - Med-Tech Final Stretch in the Genome Race Oct. 25, 1999 A consortium of geneticists hustles to map the entire human genome before a private company completes the task. Scientists and the White House want the information to remain in public hands. By Kristen Philipkoski. - - - - - Med-Tech Identifying Genetic Standards Oct. 22, 1999 Researchers say they need identifying markers on DNA information to pursue pharmacogenomics, the latest wave in genetic research. But that raises new ethical questions. Kristen Philipkoski reports from San Francisco. - - - - - Med-Tech Doing It Beetle-Style Oct. 22, 1999 A new study examines how female beetles pair up to appear more attractive to the fittest males. Mounting each other turns out be a sure way to lure a studly male. By Lindsey Arent. - - - - - Med-Tech A Promising New Cancer Vaccine Oct. 20, 1999 Scientists develop a prostate cancer vaccine using a genetically engineered virus. It's the first successful vaccine in the war against cancer. By Lindsey Arent. - - - - - The Rebel of Biotech Oct. 20, 1999 Allen Roses, a genetic researcher with a reputation for being unconventional, shocks his peers by announcing three potential discoveries prior to publishing a controlled study in a scientific journal, as is custom. Kristen Philipkoski reports from San Francisco. Med-Tech Inside the Mind of a Criminal Oct. 20, 1999 Antisocial or criminal behavior may stem from damage to the part of the brain that governs moral reasoning. Does that explain why we don't always follow the rules? By Lindsey Arent. - - - - - Med-Tech Power to the Patients Oct. 20, 1999 A new Web site puts diagnoses in the hands of patients themselves. Are they savvy enough to use it? By Kristen Philipkoski. - - - - - Med-Tech 'Irish Coffee' Slows Stroke Oct. 18, 1999 Scientists discover that a carefully measured cocktail of coffee and booze protects rats' brains from the cell-killing effects of stroke. By Lindsey Arent. - - - - - Unlocking DNA's Double Helix Oct. 16, 1999 Harvard researchers catch the first snapshot of an enzyme that facilitates DNA replication. They hope to find out how the little devil does its stuff. By Kristen Philipkoski. Homeless, but ID'd, in Seattle Oct. 15, 1999 The city council approves a plan to track the homeless by a numbering system, saying it'll improve services. The implications worry privacy advocates, naturally. By Craig Bicknell. South Pole Rescue Plane On Way Oct. 15, 1999 It's now warm enough to land in Antarctica, so the mission to rescue the doctor with breast cancer from a desolate research center is once again underway. Med-Tech Biochips for Custom Chemo Oct. 15, 1999 Different cancer patients need different medicine, but doctors can rarely determine the best match. New biochip technology promises chemotherapy tailored to a tumor's genetic make-up. By Kristen Philipkoski. - - - - - Bionic Humans in Slow Motion Oct. 13, 1999 Researchers have made headway in tissue engineering, but a real-life Jamie Summers is still years away. Surgeons convene to discuss growing cells and organs outside of the body. Kristen Philipkoski reports from San Francisco. Live from the Surgical Frontier Oct. 13, 1999 Cowboys with knives vie for a new record in the cobra rope simulated bowel surgery. Next up: the Laparoscopic Skills Top Gun Shoot Out. Kristen Philipkoski reports from the American College of Surgeons convention. Why Pot Eases Pain Oct. 12, 1999 The brain reacts to pain by releasing a natural form of marijuana. So-called anandamines could lead to the development of effective new analgesics. FDA Suspends Gene Experiments Oct. 11, 1999 The Food and Drug Administration halts two gene therapy experiments after the death of a young man last month. What does the decision mean for the future of genetic treatments? By Kristen Philipkoski. Slurpee Effect to Treat Stroke Oct. 8, 1999 A new technology cools brain tissue to prevent damage from stroke. Clinical trials on the novel approach are to begin in January. By Kristen Philipkoski. The Land of Milk, Honey, Water Sep. 30, 1999 An Israeli startup has developed an innovative water purification system that, among other uses, is helping survivors of the Turkey quake. Tania Hershman reports from Jerusalem. Genome Map Gets E-Biz Boost Sep. 24, 1999 Another company adds itself to the list of those offering a proprietary gene database for cash. Federal researchers, contrary to popular belief, are all for it. By Kristen Philipkoski. Attack of the Frankenfish Sep. 20, 1999 Don't worry, they're perfectly harmless, say the creators of a genetically modified salmon. Consumer groups wonder, What are they trying to feed us? By Leander Kahney. The Tiniest Motor Ever Sep. 15, 1999 The first molecular motors will help scientists finally understand what makes natural biological motors tick. On the horizon are machines of just a few atoms, even new motors for humans. By Kristen Philipkoski. Getting a Jump on Breast Cancer Sep. 15, 1999 A new test reveals hidden cancer cells in breast cancer patients. It could mean more accurate therapies that don't necessarily include chemotherapy. By Lindsey Arent. Good Vibrato Vibrations Sep. 14, 1999 Researchers use digital biofeedback to help beginning violin students perfect their vibrato technique. By Joyce Slaton. Cloned Back to Life? Sep. 13, 1999 The Tasmanian Tiger has been extinct for three decades, yet some scientists think they can bring it back to life with some perfectly preserved DNA. Stewart Taggart reports from Australia. Docs to Jocks: Heads Up Sep. 8, 1999 New research shows that football and soccer players risk permanent damage from concussions on the playing field. Ars Electronica Tries on Genes Sep. 7, 1999 Artists, scientists, and scholars find inspiration in argument as they seek to define the ethics of biotechnology. Steve Kettmann reports from Linz, Austria. Sweet Dreams for Sleep-Deprived Sep. 1, 1999 Scientists conclude that a single gene is responsible for causing a hereditary sleeping disorder. If things work out, it could lead to cures for the sleep-bedeviled. By Lindsey Arent. Counseling Can Help Fight Cancer Aug. 26, 1999 A new study affirms the mind's ability to heal the body. Researchers say that counseling is beneficial to breast cancer patients who have had surgery. By Kristen Philipkoski. Biometrics Breaks Into Prisons Aug. 21, 1999 Sophisticated technology allows inmates to be identified by scanning their irises or taking their voice prints. Corrections officials say this is more reliable than fingerprinting, but privacy advocates worry. By Vince Beiser. Digital Evolution Enters Debate Aug. 17, 1999 Scientists observe evolution in progress with a computer program that creates digital organisms. It gives you the feeling you're not in Kansas anymore. By Kristen Philipkoski. The High Cost of Living Forever Aug. 9, 1999 The problem with life extension research isn't a lack of scientific interest. It's just that the people with the money think it's all poppycock. Giovanni McClellan reports from Berkeley, California. Flaccid Flowers Bloom on Viagra Aug. 9, 1999 A horticulturist finds that a dash of the impotence drug keeps aging blooms from wilting. It's promising news for the floral industry. Tania Hershman reports from Jerusalem. To Sleep, Perchance, at Night Aug. 6, 1999 After almost 40 years of research, scientists have found the gene that causes narcolepsy in dogs and mice. The discovery could provide a way to stop humans from falling asleep at the wheel. By Kristen Philipkoski. Fake Brains a Smart Idea Aug. 2, 1999 British scientists build a better brain, at least for testing cell-phone emissions. Now, living subjects don't have to be subjected to potentially harmful radio waves. By Louise Knapp. Another Big Step in Cancer War Jul. 29, 1999 Researchers successfully gave cancer to human cells in the lab for the first time. What does that bode for oncology research? By Kristen Philipkoski. Palming Prescriptions Jul. 28, 1999 Palm-size computers are finding their way into thousands of doctors' lab coats. Physicians may soon be throwing away their paper prescription pads. By Kristen Philipkoski. Mitigating the Effects of Stroke Jul. 28, 1999 A sugar-coated protein molecule protects laboratory rats from the debilitating effects of strokes. What are the implications for humans? By Kristen Philipkoski. Mouse Gets Alzheimer's Gene Jul. 26, 1999 A new genetically engineered mouse displays the pathology of Alzheimer's disease. This and other mouse models are bringing researchers closer to a cure. By Kristen Philipkoski. Cutting-Edge Surgical Robots Jul. 26, 1999 They say nothing beats a robot for precision. That's why Computer Motion, a medical-devices company, is trying to get surgeons to embrace the idea of operating room robots. But will any doctor willingly give up the scalpel? By Michael Stroud. RSI: It's Not Just for Geeks Jul. 23, 1999 Repetitive Strain Injury takes a toll on everyone from computer workers to musicians to fire dancers. Is there a solution to the alarming trend? By Joyce Slaton. The Wimp Factor: It's Genetic Jul. 22, 1999 Johns Hopkins researchers say a gene variation decides whether pain makes you scream or if you stoically tough it out. By Kristen Philipkoski. Med-Tech Lambs Get Human Genes Jul. 22, 1999 Scientists have found a way to modify animals using human genes that could one day lead to transplants between species. By Lindsey Arent. - - - - - Med-Tech Drug Helps Kick the Habit Jul. 21, 1999 French scientists have developed a drug that stimulates the pleasure center and reduces the craving for cigarettes and cocaine. - - - - - Med-Tech Enhanced MRIs Zero In on Cancer Jul. 21, 1999 Inert gases are being used to produce clearer MRIs that could enable doctors to use safer surgical procedures. By Heidi Kriz. - - - - - Shrewd Science Jul. 19, 1999 In the race to map the human genome, the man leading the private sector efforts is a magnet for criticism from those who think the ambitious database should be public domain, not for profit. Med-Tech Dr. Robot, Report to the OR Jul. 14, 1999 A new heart surgery procedure using remote-controlled robotics could help heart surgery patients to heal faster and feel less pain. By Kristen Philipkoski. - - - - - Learning Shrinks Your Brain Jul. 13, 1999 Learning will shrink your brain in later life, new research has found. But don't worry, a shrunken brain won't affect your memory or your likelihood of developing dementia. By Leander Kahney. Med-Tech Taking Hospitals' Vital Signs Jun. 30, 1999 The federal government launches a Web site devoted entirely to inpatient care statistics. How does your health care provider stack up? By Lindsey Arent. - - - - - Med-Tech Brain Waves Key to Memory Jun. 28, 1999 Researchers have located the brain waves that seem to play an important role in how humans navigate. The discovery could lead to treatments for epilepsy and other disorders. By Kristen Philipkoski. - - - - - Eliminating a Deadly Cancer Jun. 24, 1999 Scientists say a vaccine currently being tested in several countries holds great promise for eradicating cervical cancer, the second-biggest killer of women. Med-Tech Translating Extreme Geek Speak Jun. 24, 1999 Bayer signs a US$100 million deal for a new software platform developed by Lion Bioscience. They call it i-biology, and it's more than just a buzzword. By Kristen Philipkoski. - - - - - Med-Tech A Better Look at Heart Disease Jun. 23, 1999 A new, noninvasive diagnostic tool for coronary artery disease could replace conventional angiograms. Patients breathe a sigh of relief. By Kristen Philipkoski. - - - - - Med-Tech EMFs: Are Kids More Vulnerable? Jun. 22, 1999 The decades-long controversy over whether electric and magnetic fields cause leukemia in children continues with new evidence of a possible connection. By Kristen Philipkoski. - - - - - Med-Tech Brain Surgery Sans Scalpel Jun. 17, 1999 New imaging technology and gamma-radiation treatments could make the surgical skull saw as obsolete as leeches. By Kristen Philipkoski. - - - - - Med-Tech Lab-Grown Organs on Horizon? Jun. 9, 1999 Livers and lungs growing in a petri dish might seem the stuff of science fiction. But the discovery of a gene that controls organ shape in roundworms could make human organ-growing a reality. - - - - - Med-Tech The Smart Pump: Insulin Inside Jun. 8, 1999 A chip-based, artificial pancreas may one day make life easier for millions of insulin-dependent diabetics. By Lindsey Arent. - - - - - Med-Tech First Clone from Male Cells Jun. 7, 1999 Researchers have created a clone using cells from a male mouse, marking the first time they've gone outside the female reproductive system for source material. By Kristen Philipkoski. - - - - - Med-Tech Pinning Down Acupuncture Jun. 4, 1999 Acupuncture gets a boost in its struggle to be recognized as a legitimate medical treatment for disease. A new report shows the treatment clearly has positive effects. - - - - - Med-Tech Mammograms Before Age 50 Jun. 4, 1999 Women younger than 50 stand to benefit from regular mammograms to detect breast cancer, according to two new studies that contradict conventional medical thinking. - - - - - No More Insulin Shots? Jun. 3, 1999 Researchers announce a key development in the search for a diabetes cure. New treatments could free diabetics from regular insulin injections. Med-Tech Growing New Spinal Cells Jun. 3, 1999 Scientists have found a way to activate cell regeneration in the central nervous system, holding out hope for people with serious spinal cord injuries. By Kristen Philipkoski. - - - - - Med-Tech Cancer Detection by Computer May. 28, 1999 New imaging technology could help specialists interpret mammograms more accurately. But doctors worry about the price of being too precise. By Lindsey Arent. - - - - - Med-Tech HIV Won't Go Quietly May. 27, 1999 New research concludes it may take a decade of treatment for drugs to eradicate the AIDS virus, while another study says current treatments may not work at all in the long run. - - - - - Med-Tech Better Odds for Kidney Patients May. 24, 1999 An experimental process that filters out antibodies may increase the chances of survival for kidney transplant patients. By Kristen Philipkoski. - - - - - Med-Tech Patients, Heal Thyselves May. 20, 1999 New personal medical gadgets will let patients monitor their own health and run simple tests at home. But will they make your doctor hang up his stethoscope? By Lindsey Arent. - - - - - Everest Trek Prepares for Mars May. 19, 1999 Members of the Everest Extreme Expedition '99 are using the rooftop of the world as a space travel training ground. By Lindsey Arent. Med-Tech Getting Zapped for Better Z's May. 17, 1999 Relief is on the way for chronic snorers and their partners. A new therapy uses radio waves to treat the breathing disorder known as sleep apnea. By Kristen Philipkoski. - - - - - |
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