biotechnology

Clinical trials of an mRNA vaccine have begun and researchers expect broadly positive outcomes in the battle against the widespread illness.

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Since the discovery of insulin, diabetes treatment has made huge advances, but the condition has grown into a global killer.

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Who’s leading the race to develop electric vehicles in Southeast Asia? The answer is complicated.

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Malaysia has bold plans to rapidly transform its energy system to solar. So far, the signs are good.

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Scientists are exploring new strategies to win the war against superbugs.

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There are still many hurdles for lab-grown meat to overcome before it changes the way we eat.

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Lab-grown meat could have a huge impact on farmers so researchers are asking them what they think about it.

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It’s been around for a decade now — but cultured meat still faces some huge hurdles.

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Lab-grown meat isn’t only being produced in the US. The fledgling industry in India faces both unique opportunities and challenges.

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Assessments of the environmental sustainability of lab-grown meat have led to some mixed conclusions.

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Compiling and storing the DNA of newborns could be a massive boon for public health. But the ethical questions are just as big.

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