Research into senescent cells could result in extended human lifespans and significant policy implications Improved housing, sanitation, and healthcare have significantly increased humans’…
Read moreTo reduce the burden on traditional data centers, improving on DNA data storage could be the key The pace at which data – such as photos, videos, and…
Read moreBenchtop DNA synthesizers could become more ubiquitous, and it’s up to policymakers to chart the way forward The genetic blueprints for humans, plants, disease-causing bacteria, and all other…
Read moreClimate change is bringing about rising temperatures, which have significant negative impacts on humans and the environment, and transitioning to renewable energy sources, such as biofuels, can help meet this challenge.
Read moreWASHINGTON, D.C. – The Federation of American Scientists (FAS), in collaboration with Congressman Bill Foster (D, IL-11) and his office, has launched a new Science Council to: Scale up the capacity of…
Read moreInnovative manufacturing techniques can expand the production of drugs and medical supplies in the U.S. The COVID-19 pandemic caused significant disruptions in global supply chains, and policymakers are…
Read moreEach year about 700 women die from pregnancy or birth complications in the U.S., the worst maternal mortality rate…
Read moreTo help catalyze innovation in the health and biomedical sciences, research and development (R&D) paradigms with a track record of producing ‘moonshot’-scale breakthroughs – such as the Advanced…
Read moreThe field of synthetic biology has enormous potential for constructively impacting society, already contributing products such as drugs, food ingredients, and living fertilizers. As the field continues to develop,…
Read moreJust a small group of nationally-ranked universities are awarded the majority of federal research funding. In 2018, a study found that out of…
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