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Julia Belluz

Julia Belluz

Freelance contributor

    Latest articles by Julia Belluz

    Science
    After China’s gene-edited baby debacle, CRISPR scientists want a moratoriumAfter China’s gene-edited baby debacle, CRISPR scientists want a moratorium
    Science

    A new paper in the journal Nature reads like a veiled message to China.

    By Julia Belluz
    Politics
    The stunning danger of smoking while pregnantThe stunning danger of smoking while pregnant
    Politics

    A new study shows smoking even one cigarette per day in pregnancy doubles the risk of a newborn baby dying.

    By Julia Belluz
    Politics
    Abortions by mail: the FDA is going after online pill providersAbortions by mail: the FDA is going after online pill providers
    Politics

    The agency sent warning letters to two web retailers selling the medical abortion pills misoprostol and mifepristone.

    By Julia Belluz
    Politics
    Scott Gottlieb was the most aggressive anti-tobacco FDA leader in years. Now he’s leaving.Scott Gottlieb was the most aggressive anti-tobacco FDA leader in years. Now he’s leaving.
    Politics

    These are the top three anti-smoking and vaping policies now at risk with Gottlieb’s resignation.

    By Julia Belluz
    Science
    Research fraud catalyzed the anti-vaccination movement. Let’s not repeat history.Research fraud catalyzed the anti-vaccination movement. Let’s not repeat history.
    Science

    How Andrew Wakefield’s shoddy science fueled autism-vaccine fears that major studies keep debunking.

    By Julia Belluz
    Science
    A second person may be “cured” of HIVA second person may be “cured” of HIV
    Science

    A new study describes the case of a man who had HIV, and now doesn’t, after receiving a stem cell transplant.

    By Julia Belluz
    Science
    The Chinese government may have known more about CRISPR babies than it let onThe Chinese government may have known more about CRISPR babies than it let on
    Science

    The latest developments in the gene-editing saga raise more questions than answers.

    By Julia Belluz
    Is our constant use of digital technologies affecting our brain health? We asked 11 experts.
    The mind, explained

    We now have a “national attention deficit,” one neuroscientist says.

    By Brian Resnick, Julia Belluz and 1 more
    Explainers
    “Zombie deer disease,” a mad cow-like infection spreading in the US, explained“Zombie deer disease,” a mad cow-like infection spreading in the US, explained
    Explainers

    A mad cow-like infectious disease that can turn the brains of deer, elk, and moose into “Swiss cheese.”

    By Julia Belluz
    Science
    Karl Lagerfeld lost 92 pounds using a diet he called a “sort of punishment”Karl Lagerfeld lost 92 pounds using a diet he called a “sort of punishment”
    Science

    Karl Lagerfeld’s unusual dieting psychology, explained.

    By Julia Belluz