Advances in genomics, biotechnology and data science are enabling more precise prevention, earlier diagnosis and treatments tailored to biological, lifestyle and environmental factors. read more

Nicotine-based vapes, or e-cigarettes, are likely to cause cancers of the lung and oral cavity, according to a new study. read more

“In the future, commercial labs need to be able to answer questions in minutes—not days,” said Bharat Chandramouli, Product Director of North America at SGS. “Labs will need the ability to measure in the field at very low levels so answers can be found in real-time.” read more

Older adults are much more likely to become seriously ill from flu or COVID because aging lung cells can drive excessive immune responses, according to a new study. read more

A new study is the first to confirm that some ticks can survive indoors for any length of time. Specifically, two species of ticks can live at least one week but up to about three weeks on hard-surface and carpeted floors after they hitch a ride inside on people or pets. read more