Stories by Rob Stein
Rob Stein
Correspondent and Senior Editor, Science Desk
By Rob Stein
American passenger feels 'betrayed' by federal order to stay in hantavirus quarantine
Rob Stein | May 21, 2026, 8:19 PM UTC
Two passengers from the cruise ship that had a hantavirus outbreak were blocked by the federal government from leaving the quarantine unit. One says she is being detained against her will.
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To revive an extinct bird, you first need an artificial eggRob Stein | May 19, 2026, 12:00 PM UTC
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These companies help parents try to pick their babies' traits. Experts are waryRob Stein | May 6, 2026, 6:30 PM UTC
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Hantavirus outbreak kills 3 on cruise ship in the Atlantic Ocean, WHO saysRob Stein | May 3, 2026, 11:30 PM UTC
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Pellet found in Secret Service agent's vest links suspect to WHCD attack, Pirro saysRob Stein | May 3, 2026, 9:09 PM UTC
The FDA gives the green light to the first gene therapy for deafness
The treatment, developed by Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, is for a very rare form of deafness. But it represents a medical milestone.
Rob Stein | Apr 23, 2026, 8:46 PM UTC
Gene therapy for a rare type of deafness shows lasting results
Researchers say a gene therapy allowed deaf children and adults as old as 32 to hear for the first time. The benefits have persisted for more than two years for some patients.
Rob Stein | Apr 22, 2026, 3:00 PM UTC
