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Interview'Every time it gets excited — boom — it collapses': How dogs with narcolepsy helped scientists understand the disorderLive Science spoke with Dr. Emmanuel Mignot, director of the Stanford Center for Narcolepsy and co-winner of a coveted Lasker Award.
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InterviewAuthor Lise Barnéoud on the bizarre and provoking world of microchimerism — when cells from one person live in another, genetically distinct individualJournalist and author Lise Barnéoud talks to Live Science about her book "Hidden Guests," which dives into the field of microchimerism and how it's transforming our knowledge of genetics, immunology and evolution.
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InterviewConcussion expert explains why viral CTE study may not be as scary as it soundsA new study suggests that at least 1 in 4 former NFL players who died in recent years had CTE. Concussion expert Thayne Munce puts the finding into context.
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InterviewNeuroscientist Steve Ramirez studies the physical basis of memory in a quest to manipulate itSteve Ramirez, a neuroscientist and author of "How to Change a Memory," tells editor Hannah Osborne about the science and ethics of memory manipulation, and the incredible power of our brains to recall our past.
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InterviewMeet the scientists 3D printing corneas to restore people's visionNew 3D-printed corneal implants could help make up for the shortage of donor corneas available for transplant procedures, say Precise Bio co-founders Aryeh Batt and Dr. Anthony Atala.
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Interview'Vaccine rejection is as old as vaccines themselves': Science historian Thomas Levenson on the history of germ theory and its deniersLive Science spoke with author Thomas Levenson about his new book on the history of germ theory.
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INTERVIEW'A relationship that could horrify Darwin': Mindy Weisberger on the skin-crawling reality of insect zombificationScience writer Mindy Weisberger speaks to Live Science about the parasites that turn their hosts — whether ant, beetle or caterpillar — into zombie-like puppets that act against their own interests.
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Bacterial & Fungal Infections'We have to fight for a better end': Author John Green on how threats to USAID derail the worldwide effort to end tuberculosisLive Science spoke with author John Green about his latest book, which explores both the history and current realities of tuberculosis.
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INTERVIEW'We don't have a climate crisis — we are the crisis': Environmentalist Paul Hawken on why honoring life is the best thing we can do against climate changeEnvironmentalist and author Paul Hawken speaks to Live Science about the worldview that has led to the mindless exploitation of the planet — and how we can shift perspectives for a better future.
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InterviewWhen will MDMA be approved for therapy? Major trial issues may stand in the way, psychiatrist Dr. Albino Oliveira-Maia says.When will MDMA be approved for therapy? Major trial issues may stand in the way, psychiatrist Dr. Albino Oliveira-Maia says
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Interview'A direct relationship between your sense of sight and recovery rate': Biologist Kathy Willis on why looking at nature can speed up healingBiologist Kathy Willis spoke to Live Science about how touching wood makes us calmer, why looking at a picture of a savanna is calming and how walking through a forest changes our gut microbes.
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Extinct species'It was clearly a human assault on the species': The fate of the great aukTwo preserved great auk specimens displayed at a museum in 1971. The last pair of great auks were killed in 1844.
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WeatherWhy scientists are blown away by 'Twister' and 'Twisters'Weather experts talk about why the film "Twister" is often such a favorite among tornado researchers and what they think of its new stand-alone sequel, "Twisters"
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HIVHIV prevention drug found 100% effective in clinical trialThe drug, lenacapavir, provided better protection than other preventive medications.
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