The birds and the bees talk may need an upgrade soon. Scientists are working on ways to use blood and skin cells to replace sperm and eggs. So, will sex go by the wayside?
Karen Weintraub writes about the science behind these headlines in Scientific American. She says we are still years away from human babies being created with eggs and sperm. So far scientists have only created eggs out of skin cells from mice.
The idea of creating babies without parents will likely raise a number of ethical and cultural questions. Weintraub says the scientific studies are still in such early stages that they haven't begun to receive cultural scrutiny.
Los Angeles-based FluentPet has developed a series of tiles it claims help four-legged companions communicate with their humans.
The World Health Organization chief says the coronavirus remains a global health emergency.
The Food and Drug Administration is changing its policy to make it easier for gay men to donate blood.
Blue Origin is sending an all-female crew into orbit next year, according to The Wall Street Journal.
Jeff Bezos' girlfriend is leading an all-female space mission aboard a Blue Origin spacecraft.
The Food and Drug Administration is raising concerns about the long-term effects of CBD.
CVS and Walmart are cutting back pharmacy hours due to a shortage of pharmacists.
The U.S. plans to make it easier for gay and bisexual men to give blood by easing restrictions on groups that typically face higher risks of HIV.
Five former Memphis police officers were charged with murder in the death of Tyre Nichols, the FDA explores yearly COVID vaccines, and New York City explores electric Uber and Lyft rides. Here is everything you Need2Know for Friday, January 27, 2023.
The Food and Drug Administration is joining an international probe that is taking a closer look at some cough syrups that have killed over 300 children worldwide.
