Genome Editing Now Fighting Mosquitoes, Killing Bacteria, and Improving Pigs

Medicine & Technology Mar 27, 2015

Genome Editing: Fighting Mosquitoes, Killing Bacteria, and Improving Pigs

Leprosy Rears its Ancient Head with New Cases in Florida

Mar 02, 2015

Health authorities in Florida have reported that three new cases of leprosy have been discovered in Volusia County over the past five months. Physicians believe that two of the patients may have been infected by the disease from the local nine-banded armadillo, which were reported to be the main carriers of the bacteria in the United States.

Extra Funding Sought to Fight Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria

Jan 27, 2015

Antibiotic-resistant bacteria has become a growing problem around the country for both doctors and hospitals, causing an estimated 2 million illnesses and 23,000 deaths around the United States each year. And in an effort to combat these resistant forms of bacteria, the Obama administration wants to double the amount of federal funding dedicated to fighting these superbugs.

Colorado's Pot Laws Stir Debate & Reconsideration Over Pending Lawsuits

Jan 08, 2015

A year has passed since Colorado legalized marijuana for recreational use, and the state has enjoyed lower crime rates and higher tax revenues as a result. Oklahoma lawmakers are now calling for the state to withdraw from a lawsuit against Colorado that attempts to compel the state to once again make the drug illegal for recreational use.