Opinion: Should ‘broken’ genes be fixed? My daughter changed the way I think about that question
I’m a doctor. I strive to fix things that are broken. Hearts, mostly. But my…
Month: February 2020
High-Risk Pregnancy Causes Mother To Lose Both Feet
According to latest news, a mother from Texas reportedly lost both of her feet and…
Once widely criticized, the Wuhan quarantine bought the world time to prepare for Covid-19
“Could cause panic.” “Will not help end the crisis.” “Could backfire.” When the Chinese government…
STAT Plus: In a cramped Kendall Square, biotech startups sublet desks and squeeze into shared labs
Before it launched in January, biotech startup EQRx wasn’t quite large enough to justify leasing…
Dietitian Shares Best Tips To Lose Weight Effectively
A dietitian has shared the best tips that you can follow to effectively lose weight….
Men More At Risk Of Contracting Coronavirus Than Women
Various studies of coronavirus cases revealed majority of the victims are men. Is there a…
Fountain Of Youth Uncovered? African Killifish Reportedly Suspends Aging
Throughout time, poeple have been fascinated by the fountain of youth. However, a research confirms…
Silent Heart Attack Signs And Symptoms You Shouldn’t Miss
More difficult to detect than a regular heart attack, a silent heart attack has subtle…
STAT Plus: Roche confirms departure of gene therapy pioneer Kathy High
Kathy High, a gene therapy pioneer who led the development of a treatment for a…
News in Brief 20 February 2020
‘Deliberate starvation’ tactics used in South Sudan could be a war crime 19 children among dead in Yemen strikes UN refugee agency chief appeals to Syria’s civilians…
Here’s How Vitamin B12 Supplements Could Be Deadly
Here’s the reason why vitamin B12 supplements could be deadly for you. Read Original Article:…
Sanofi Announces Plan To Develop Coronavirus Vaccine
Sanofi Pasteur partnered with BARDA to develop a COVID-19 vaccine. Read Original Article: Sanofi Announces…
Finding Her Voice: A Teacher’s Heartburn Experience
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Why Jordin Sparks Wants More People to Talk About Sickle Cell Disease
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Vitiligo: What You Need to Know
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Treating Vitiligo: Studies Look for Long-Term Options
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Finding Self-Confidence with Vitiligo
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Acid Reflux, Heartburn, and GERD: What’s the Difference?
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What’s New in Heartburn Research?
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Heartburn: What You Need to Know
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Investigating Bone Marrow Transplants: A Cure for Some Sickle Cell Disease Patients
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New studies explore how knowledge drives action in climate change decision-making
In several new studies, researchers explore the importance of learning and knowledge in environmental decision-making…
For ‘blade runners’ taller doesn’t necessarily mean faster
The governing body for the Paralympics recently lowered the allowable height for sprinters who use…
Hemp Health in St. Charles – Kane County Chronicle
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On World Social Justice Day, the UN labour agency says ‘put people and planet first’
Reduce inequality around the world, the United Nations labour agency urged on Thursday, World Social…
Listen: Drug industry infighting, the human side of genetic medicine, and a big year for the microbiome
Can biopharma police itself? Who decides whether something’s a disease or a difference? And will…
A better pregnancy test for whales
To determine whale pregnancy, researchers have relied on visual cues or hormone tests of blubber…
Fifty years of data show new changes in bird migration
A growing body of research shows that birds’ spring migration has been getting earlier and…
Experts say confusion over coronavirus case count in China is muddying picture of spread
Infectious diseases experts are losing confidence in the accuracy of China’s count of cases of…
Simple urine test could improve early detection of bladder cancer – WHO study
A new study conducted by researchers from the United Nations health agency revealed that bladder…
STAT Plus: Gilead loses another challenge to a pair of U.S. patents for an HIV prevention pill
For the second time this month, Gilead Sciences (GILD) has lost a bid to invalidate…
STAT Plus: Rising out-of-pocket costs for dementia and neuropathy drugs lower patient adherence
As out-of-pocket costs rise for medicines used to treat certain neurologic disorders — such as…
Beyond the brim, Sombrero Galaxy’s halo suggests turbulent past
These latest Hubble observations of the Sombrero galaxy indicate only a tiny fraction of older,…
Physicists grab individual atoms in ground-breaking experiment
In a first for quantum physics, researchers have ‘held’ individual atoms in place and observed…
Huge stores of Arctic sea ice likely contributed to past climate cooling
Climate scientists propose that massive amounts of melting sea ice in the Arctic drained into…
The Earth formed much faster than previously thought
By measuring iron isotopes, researchers have shown that our planet originally formed much faster than…
In rough U.S. flu season for kids, vaccine working OK so far
NEW YORK — It may end up being a bad flu season for kids, but…
STAT Plus: FDA names genes that may interact with specific drugs, offering clarity to genetic testing industry
The burgeoning industry built around telling patients how their genes may interact with specific drugs…
‘Deliberate starvation’ tactics used in South Sudan could be a war crime
The people of South Sudan have been “deliberately starved” in different parts of the country for ethnic and political reasons, and sexual…
Journey to the center of Mars
While InSight’s seismometer has been patiently waiting for the next big marsquake to illuminate its…
New front opened in fight against common cancer driver
Researchers have revealed a new vulnerability in lymphomas that are driven by one of the…
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Risk of coronavirus importation in Africa
Egypt, Algeria and Republic of South Africa are the African countries most at risk for…
Aided by machine learning, scientists find a novel antibiotic able to kill superbugs in mice
For decades, discovering novel antibiotics meant digging through the same patch of dirt. Biologists spent…
Earthquakes disrupt sperm whales’ ability to find food
Scientists studying sperm whales have discovered earthquakes affect their ability to find food for at…
‘Wood’ you like to recycle concrete?
Scientists studied a method for recycling unused concrete with wood fibers. They found the conditions…
Cell biology: How to keep the nucleus clean
RNA turnover in the nuclei of eukaryotic cells is controlled by the RNA exosome aided…
STAT Plus: Pharmalittle: Need cheap insulin? Try Craigslist; Trump warned about monopolies on coronavirus treatments
Rise and shine, everyone, another busy day is on the way. We can tell because…
A startup aims to reimagine the executive physical — with Silicon Valley flourish and a $3,500 price tag
SAN FRANCISCO — The three-martini lunch may be on the decline, but many big companies…
STAT Plus: Lawmakers to Trump: Don’t give ‘monopolies’ to companies that develop coronavirus treatments with taxpayer funds
Nearly four dozen lawmakers asked the White House to ensure any treatment for the fast-moving…