medical research
The Strange Story of the Lab Mouse Bred to Die
The "Oncomouse" was developed to help scientists cure cancer. The catch is that it develops breast cancer six months into its existence.
This Neurologist Found Out What Happens to Our Brains When We Die
Only to realize 'Star Trek' had already explained the process in a 1988 episode.
We went hunting for a tick that could kill you
Ticks are usually associated with Lyme disease, but Powassan virus is deadly and our lack of knowledge about it is pretty scary.
Scientists From Queensland Might Have Cured Malaria
By tricking the immune system into fighting the disease, the researchers have completely cured mice. And made them immune to reinfection.
How Doctors Are Using Fecal Transplants to Treat Deadly Diseases
Check out the trailer for our upcoming episode of 'VICE' on HBO, airing June 24 at 11 PM.
Meet the Patients and Researchers Racing to Find a Cure for ALS
Check out the trailer for our upcoming episode of 'VICE' on HBO, airing June 17 at 11 PM.
Meet the 28-Year-Old Geneticist Fighting the Future of Superbugs
The World Health Organization says by 2050, infections caused by ultra-resistant bacteria will be the leading cause of death, but this French scientist may have found the solution.
NFL Responds to Congressional Report Findings of Attempted Influence on Concussion Study
The NFL and its scientists have responded to the congressional report claiming they tried to unduly influence scientific research.
The Curious Case of the Phantom Penis
For men who have had a penis amputation, "ghost dick" is surprisingly common.
The Bizarre Crimes of Detroit's Underground Cadaver Dealer
Arthur Rathburn is accused of hacking up bodies with chainsaws and selling diseased body parts to medical conferences—just one example of the shady ongoings in the cadaver dealing industry.
Red Wine Could Be a Lot Worse for You Than We Previously Thought
New guidelines put forth by the UK Chief Medical Officer’s call for a significant reduction to existing alcohol consumption guidelines and aim for a total revamp of the nation’s relationship with alcohol.