Since the birth of civilization, human beings have sought to understand the natural, social and human world in which they live; historians of science study the history of this major undertaking....
Bioethics is the study of the ethical implications of advancements in biological research, biotechnology, and medicine. Genome sequencing and genetic engineering, stem-cell research and cloning,...
Personalized medicine is the tailoring of medical treatment to the individual characteristics of each patient. This concept is not new and dates back to Hippocrates who stated that "it is far more...