Biology in the News Explained

If only health care were all about economics

Economic considerations are necessarily a huge part of the health care debate. But should they be the only ones?

Take lymphedema-prevention instructions with a grain of salt

If you have had axillary lymph node surgery for cancer treatment, you will be given a list of instructions for care of your arm that have virtually no scientific basis — and some of them might actually cause lymphedema. Read this to find out what we really know.

Pathogen Art

Yes, disease-causing organisms can be beautiful.