Biohacking

According to prior research, the first ten minutes of sleep, called N1, can provide a creative boost when it comes to solving problems.

After a monumental year of breakthroughs, scientists, investors, and CEOs share which areas of biotech they are eagerly watching this year.

In a small proof-of-concept study, an engineered E. coli was able to reduce levels of a kidney stone-causing chemical.

Instead of replacing sugar, Wyss scientists had an idea: what if they change sugar to make it healthier?

M. leprae-infected armadillos develop enlarged, healthy livers with gene expression patterns similar to human fetal livers.

With just an incubator and some broth, researchers can grow reusable filters made of bacteria to clean up pollution and more.

Axolotls are a model organism researchers use to study a variety of topics in biology because of their regenerative abilities.

While many of the technologies upon which transhumanists base their dream are real and world-changing, they have major limitations.

Natural "short sleepers" thrive on only four to six hours of sleep per night. Could their genetics explain why?

UT Austin engineers have developed a smart mattress that manipulates a person’s body temperature to help them fall asleep fast.