When you hear that someone is “highly sensitive,” it’s common to think they may be weak and fragile—someone who gets their feelings hurt more easily. In clinical terms, however, that’s not what high ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Kathy Caprino, M.A. covers careers, leadership and personal growth. In today’s society, being viewed as “highly sensitive” can ...

Evidence suggests that highly sensitive people tend to be not only the most conscientious employees, but also the highest performers—yet most employers overlook them. Creative. Dependable.

Being sensitive is often unfairly stigmatized and misunderstood. If you’ve ever heard the phrase, “Stop being so sensitive!” or “It’s not that bad,” then you’ve experienced this stigma. However, in ...

Researchers have modified a gene editing tool to serve as a highly sensitive diagnostic test for the presence of the SARS-CoV-2 virus. An engineered CRISPR-based method that finds RNA from SARS-CoV-2, ...

In health care, paper-based diagnostics have revolutionized point-of-care approaches by providing disposable, low-cost tools that can be used remotely. Developed by the World Health Organization (WHO) ...