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A solution to the stem cell debate?
Two teams of scientists have figured out how to make ordinary human skin cells act like embryonic stem cells.
Catherine Price Nov 20, 2007
China's piece of the nano pie
In Chinese nano-science, all growth curves are exponential
Andrew Leonard Sep 21, 2006
Everything you always wanted to know about the stem cell debate
George Bush's opposition to stem cell research is intellectually and morally incoherent. Here's why.
By Farhad Manjoo Jun 8, 2005
Sometimes a snake orgy is just a snake orgy
A new book examines what we can and can't learn about sex from watching bonobos, birds and earwigs.
By Susan McCarthy Jul 22, 2002
Can semen cure the blues?
A researcher says male ejaculate may act as an antidepressant -- but other scientists aren't swallowing his theory.
By Martin F. Downs Jun 19, 2002
Lubes and HIV
A research study shows that some sexual lubricants may kill the AIDS virus.
By Michael Castleman Jan 16, 2002
The ArginMax effect
A recent Stanford study shows a dietary supplement can boost some women's sex drive.
By Michael Castleman Dec 5, 2001
Will Thompson, Bush clash over human embryo research?
The HHS nominee supports it, but right-to-lifers want it stopped.
By Arthur Allen Dec 29, 2000
Dutch boner cream
A research team finds that a product used as an anesthetic also improves men's sexual performance.
By Jack Boulware Dec 21, 2000
The Michael Douglas effect
An Italian study says that men in their 50s are likely to fall in love again -- with either their wives or someone new.
By Jack Boulware Nov 1, 2000
The dangers of cycling
A study in Austria shows that strenuous biking is hard on the scrotum.
By Jack Boulware Oct 25, 2000
Bioethics comes of age
A lawsuit blaming the nation's most prominent bioethicist for the death of an 18-year-old prompts a reexamination of the field.
By Arthur Allen Sep 28, 2000
Invisible condom
An ingredient found in toothpaste and shampoo may protect against some STDs, according to a Canadian study.
By Jack Boulware Sep 27, 2000
Bone dry
After I die, I want maggots to eat away my flesh so my skeleton can be used for research purposes.
By Pegi Taylor Aug 28, 2000
Come again?
German scientists find surge in prolactin -- a libido-decreasing hormone -- after orgasm.
By Jack Boulware Aug 25, 2000
Bad sex? Blame women
German men refute a study saying that many of them aren't good in bed.
By Jack Boulware Aug 16, 2000
La dolce Viagra
A new study, funded by Pfizer, shows Italians are not sexually satisfied.
By Jack Boulware Jul 14, 2000
Free rubbers
A new study shows that Nicaraguan hookers use more condoms in motel rooms than non-hookers.
By Jack Boulware Jun 20, 2000
Italy's "morning before" pill
A new drug being tested could provide erections that last an entire day.
By Jack Boulware Jun 14, 2000
The truth hurts
"The Ultimate Sex Test" claims it will tell women what their men are capable of, whether they want to know or not.
By Smith and Doe Jun 12, 2000
Sex educator says most people masturbate
It can cut down on the number of sex partners and danger of disease.
By Jack Boulware May 9, 2000
America's greatest sexologist
A new biography of Alfred C. Kinsey shows he not only studied many forms of sexual behavior but experimented with them as well.
By Daniel Harris Apr 15, 2000
Safety in a glass?
Study shows some Canadian drunks have safer sex.
By Jack Boulware Apr 11, 2000
Chunky Chinese
A growing number of spoiled only children are obese, and may face diminished future sex lives because of it.
By Jack Boulware Apr 10, 2000
Nobel dude
Kary Mullis revolutionized genetic research but thumbs his nose at the scientific establishment. It thumbs its nose right back.
By William Speed Weed Mar 29, 2000
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