A complex gene program initiates brain changes in response to cocaine
Researchers used single-nucleus RNA sequencing to compare transcriptional responses to acute cocaine in 16 unique…
Year: 2020
New study supports remdesivir as COVID-19 treatment
A new study found that remdesivir potently inhibited SARS-CoV-2, the virus which causes COVID-19, in…
New evidence of long-term volcanic, seismic risks in northern Europe
An ancient European volcanic region may pose both a greater long-term volcanic risk and seismic…
Despite the pandemic, prices for many drugs keep rising
Despite the economic hardships the Covid-19 pandemic has created for many Americans, drug makers raised…
Discovery reveals how plants make cellulose for strength and growth
The discovery unveils the molecular machinery that plants use to weave cellulose chains into cable-like…
Safer CRISPR gene editing with fewer off-target hits
The CRISPR system is a powerful tool for the targeted editing of genomes, with significant…
Scientists urge caution, further assessment of ecological impacts above deep sea mining
A new study argues that deep-sea mining poses significant risks, not only to the area…
Fair justice systems need open data access
Researchers are developing an A.I. platform that provides users with access to the information and…
Listen: Trump’s FDA pressure, a microcosm of the pandemic, and squabbling over a vaccine
Who will stand up to the White House? How can hospitals protect workers from Covid-19?…
Researchers find rise in broken heart syndrome during COVID-19 pandemic
Researchers have found a significant increase in patients experiencing stress cardiomyopathy, also known as broken…
Global wildlife surveillance could provide early warning for next pandemic
Researchers propose a decentralized, global wildlife biosurveillance system to identify — before the next pandemic…
5G wireless networks have few health impacts, finds study using zebrafish model
Findings from a new study into the effects of radiofrequency radiation generated by the wireless…
STAT Plus: How does exercise benefit the aging brain? Transfusing blood from active mice into sedentary ones suggests an answer
Exercise has been shown to slow cognitive decline in aging, but scientists haven’t known why….
STAT Plus: Two dozen big drug makers launch a $1 billion fund to develop new antibiotics
In response to heightened concerns over antibiotic resistance, two dozen of the world’s largest pharmaceutical…
Signs Of Selenium Deficiency And Toxicity
Adults and children above 14 need 55 micrograms every day according to the National Institute…
Lester Grinspoon: psychiatrist who laid the intellectual foundation for marijuana reform
bmj;370/jul09_14/m2750/FAF1fagrinspoon080720.f1Photo caption: Lester Grinspoon (R) as best man at Carl Sagan’s (L) 1981 wedding to…
Sodium found to regulate the biological clock of mice
A new study shows that increases in the concentrations of blood sodium can have an…
WHO launches independent review of the international response to the Covid-19 pandemic
The World Health Organization announced an independent review of the international response to the Covid-19…
Evolution makes the world less ragged
How does evolution impact ecological patterns? It helps smooth out the rough edges, say researchers….
Skull of two million year-old giant dormouse reconstructed
A researcher has digitally pieced together fossilized fragments from five giant dormouse skulls to reconstruct…
New clues from fruit flies about the critical role of sex hormones in stem cell control
In one of the first studies addressing the role of sex hormones’ impact on stem…
Daytime aardvark sightings are a sign of troubled times
New research reveals what a shift from night-time to daytime activity means for the well-being…
Care for cats? So did people along the Silk Road more than 1,000 years ago
Common domestic cats, as we know them today, might have accompanied Kazakh pastoralists as pets…
Covid-19: Deaths in Mexico triple since reopening began in June
Covid-19 deaths in Mexico have tripled since the country started to relax lockdown measures on…
STAT Plus: Pharmalittle: Gilead to boost remdesivir supplies in Europe; drug makers announcing $1 billion antibiotic innovation fund
Good morning, everyone, and welcome to another busy day. You made it this far this…
Meat plants—a new front line in the covid-19 pandemic
Slaughterhouses and meat packing plants have been a major risk for covid-19 infection throughout the…
The first round of Covid-19 vaccines is ‘highly unlikely to be a magic bullet,’ Medicago CEO says
Earlier this week, a Canadian company called Medicago struck two deals to supply its plant-based…
Time to go back to school: several good reasons beyond low infection risk
Low risk of contagion of covid-19 infection among children is one reason for the prompt…
Covid-19: England must aim for “zero tolerance” to avoid 27 000 predicted deaths, experts say
The UK government should take a “zero tolerance” approach to covid-19 to prevent thousands more…
Computed tomography of covid-19 pneumonia
On 23 January 2020, a man in his late 60s presented to hospital in Zhuhai,…
Patterns of growth . . . and other stories
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David Oliver: Covid-19 should increase our commitment to publicly funded and provided healthcare
The BBC reports that the UK has been hit hardest by covid-19 among the G7…
Vaccines, convalescent plasma, and monoclonal antibodies for covid-19
The devastating pandemic caused by the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus appears to be a prime candidate for…
Nightingale’s year of nursing: rising to the challenges of the covid-19 era
There is much to celebrate on the 200th anniversary of the birth of Florence Nightingale,…
Face masks can be devastating for people with hearing loss
The covid-19 pandemic has literally changed the face of medical care: clinicians, nurses, other staff,…
Moving quickly in pandemics
Speed is of the essence in responding to the covid-19 pandemic. But in Leicester lockdown…
Ways To Replace Sugar And Prevent Diabetes
Sugar is one of the most common causes of weight gain, obesity and diabetes. As…
Health Tips To Prevent Acne And Get Glowing Skin
Suffering from bad skin and acne? You might need to rethink your diet. Here’s what…
Eating For Longevity Hacks From The Longest-Living People On Earth
An expert shared the following eating hacks that will help you live like the longest-living…
Ayesha Curry Shares Diet, Exercise Routine For Weight Loss Amid Coronavirus Quarantine
Ayesha Curry has revealed her secrets to maintaining her fit and sexy body while in…
Physician mothers of children with complex needs: untapped wisdom, resilience, and a hidden workforce
In 2018 a research paper and linked editorial discussed the challenges and discrimination faced by…
Predicting covid-19 resurgence: do it locally
This week, 13 JuneThe debate on how to use mathematical simulations to predict the impact…
Experts Predict Second COVID-19 Peak In US May Be Less Deadly
The Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation at University of Washington issued new projections that…
Opinion: It’s time to begin a national wastewater testing program for Covid-19
As the Covid-19 pandemic marches across America, causing record-breaking numbers of cases, almost every solution…
New Jersey Requiring Use Of Face Coverings While Outdoors
New Jersey is now requiring residents to wear face coverings whenever they are outdoors. Read…
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Opinion: To thrive, Black and Latinx physicians need their communities
I was working at the nurses’ station in the emergency department when the elderly man…
More Orange County Restaurants Shutting Down Following COVID-19 Spike
More restaurants in Orange County are shutting down after new cases of COVID-19 emerged recently….
Women researchers are publishing less since the pandemic hit. What can their employers do to help?
As Covid-19 has shuttered schools across the globe, leaving parents to pick up childcare responsibilities,…
Pregnancy Tips: Manganese-Rich Diets May Help Women Cut Preeclampsia Risk
A new study showed that having high levels of manganese before and during pregnancy could…
Lazy Keto Diet: What You Need To Know
Want to try the keto diet but feel a little anxious about the challenge you’re…