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Scientists gene hacked Toxoplasma gondii, the same brain parasite that can be spready by cat litter, into becoming a carrier for drugs.

Scientists Gene Hack Parasite to Deliver Drugs to Brain

By Sharon Adarlo

South Korean scientists have created a bizarre meat-rice hybrid — and Arnold Schwarzenegger, of all people, is calling bull.

Arnold Schwarzenegger Points Out Flaw in Gene-Hacked Meat Rice

By Noor Al-Sibai

The Abokado takeaway restaurant chain will become the first in the U.K. to feature edible insects on its regular menu starting on Tuesday.

This UK Fast Food Chain Wants People to Eat Crunchy Bugs

By Kristin Houser

Researchers have genetically modified chickens to lay eggs containing two human proteins that can fight cancer and other diseases.

Genetically Modified Chickens Lay Eggs Containing Anti-Cancer Drug

By Kristin Houser

Health & Medicine

Mosquito “Birth Control” Could Prevent Millions of Deaths

By Kristin Houser

A new Wall Street Journal story looks at the rise of imitation tuna, shrimp, and even smoked salmon. The surprise conclusion: It's pretty convincing.

Science & Energy

You’ve Heard of Fake Meat. How About Fake Fish?

By Jon Christian

Researchers have found a way to create lab-grown collagen without harming a single animal or placing an added strain on the environment.

Lab-Grown Collagen Is Vegan and Eco-Friendly — and Identical to the Real Stuff

By Kristin Houser

No, Seriously, We May Finally Have a Drug to Beat the Common Cold

Health & Medicine

No, Seriously, We May Finally Have a Drug to Beat the Common Cold

By Kristin Houser

Sea Anemones Could be the Key to Restoring Hearing Loss

Prosthetics and Devices

Sea Anemones Could be the Key to Restoring Hearing Loss

Protein Uncovered That Stops Arteries From Clogging

Science & Energy

Protein Uncovered That Stops Arteries From Clogging

By Charmaine Caparas

New Kind of Protein Causes Cancer Cells to Self-Destruct

Science & Energy

New Kind of Protein Causes Cancer Cells to Self-Destruct

By Adeel Shaffi

Scientists Think They’ve Discovered Why Skin Cells Age

Prosthetics and Devices

Scientists Think They’ve Discovered Why Skin Cells Age

By Sarah Marquart

These Are the First-Ever Photos of a Single Protein

These Are the First-Ever Photos of a Single Protein

By Sarah Marquart