We’re not ready for more ‘CRISPR babies,’ expert panel warns, but it outlines steps before future attempts
Nearly two years after the birth of the first “CRISPR babies” stunned the world, an…
Year: 2020
Don’t Ditch the Mask for a Face Shield
Face shields alone don’t offer protection from COVID-19 infections. Masks are the best bet, along…
Anxiety and depression are associated with medical care avoidance during the pandemic
New research shows U.S. adults who experience common symptoms of anxiety and depression are at…
STAT Plus: Pharmalittle: States asked to speed Covid-19 vaccine distribution sites; NIH panel contradicts FDA on plasma
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Prominent biotech leaders release Covid-19 guidelines calling for FDA independence, data transparency
WASHINGTON — A group of prominent biotech CEOs are calling on their peers and the…
Opinion: Placebo arms aren’t needed for challenge trials of Covid-19 vaccines
To control the Covid-19 pandemic, we need an effective vaccine against SARS-CoV-2, the virus that…
STAT Plus: How Trump could use a rare regulatory maneuver to lower drug prices before Election Day, and how it could backfire
WASHINGTON — The final two months before a presidential election don’t typically feature much policymaking,…
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Millions of Americans carry the sickle cell trait, many without knowing it. Could they be at risk for severe Covid-19?
Sickle cell disease, which causes Covid-like symptoms — clotting, strokes, and severe oxygen deprivation — …
Sanofi and GSK move Covid-19 vaccine into human trials
Vaccine giants Sanofi and GSK are joining the ranks of Covid-19 vaccine makers testing their…
Women bear the brunt, as COVID erodes progress on eradicating extreme poverty
The coronavirus pandemic and its fallout will likely push 47 million more women into poverty,…
Prenatal Flu Vaccination Not Linked to Autism in Children – Medscape
Prenatal Flu Vaccination Not Linked to Autism in Children Medscape Read Original Article: Prenatal Flu Vaccination…
News in Brief 2 September 2020
Death of Turkish rights lawyer after hunger strike condemned UNICEF agency’s safe spaces in Beirut…
Beirut blast: Helping children cope with catastrophe
For many children, their safest place is at home. In Beirut, last month’s huge explosion…
Mobile Film Festival tackles universal goal of women’s empowerment
Documenting women’s empowerment globally is the theme of this year’s Mobile Film Festival, co-organized by…
WS startup, IBM team up to track drug shortages in growing crisis – WRAL Tech Wire
WS startup, IBM team up to track drug shortages in growing crisis WRAL Tech Wire Read…
Honor Yoga for Improved Health by Connecting with The Rhythm of The Universe! – Club Industry
Honor Yoga for Improved Health by Connecting with The Rhythm of The Universe! Club Industry Read…
SelectQuote partners with Iora Health to jump into value-based care – Kansas City Business Journal
SelectQuote partners with Iora Health to jump into value-based care Kansas City Business Journal Read Original…
Trump Administration Will Redirect $62 Million Owed to World Health Organization – The New York Times
Trump Administration Will Redirect $62 Million Owed to World Health Organization The New York Times Read…
Consumers seek alternative inflammation support – Natural Products INSIDER
Consumers seek alternative inflammation support Natural Products INSIDER Read Original Article: Consumers seek alternative inflammation support…
After long standoff, Cigna and Dignity Health finally reach agreement – Sacramento Business Journal
After long standoff, Cigna and Dignity Health finally reach agreement Sacramento Business Journal Read Original Article:…
Health Department Urges Limited Labor Day Gatherings – The Pulse – Chattanooga Pulse
Health Department Urges Limited Labor Day Gatherings – The Pulse Chattanooga Pulse Read Original Article: Health…
An unexpected origin story for a lopsided black hole merger
A lopsided merger of two black holes may have an oddball origin story, according to…
UN dismayed over US sanctions on top International Criminal Court officials
The UN Secretary-General on Wednesday noted “with concern” the imposition by the United States of…
Insights into behavior during Chimney Tops 2 Fire could improve evacuation planning
To understand what motivates people to evacuate during a wildfire, researchers surveyed affected residents. Their…
Experimental drug for ALS, dreamed up in a dorm room, offers patients glimmer of hope
An experimental drug for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or Lou Gehrig’s disease, slowed the neurological decline…
Robots Can Make Great Surgical Assistants
While not as cute as R2D2 or C3PO, and not as athletic as transformers, robots…
Experimental vaccine that boosts antigen production shows promise against COVID-19
A bioengineering technique to boost production of specific proteins could be the basis of an…
Researchers identify proteins that prevent COVID-19 transmission through the placenta
Researchers have identified properties in placenta tissue that may play an important role in preventing…
COVID-19 has likely tripled depression rate, study finds
A new study finds that 27.8 percent of U.S. adults had depression symptoms as of…
To Reduce Needless Deaths, Look at Faces, Not Numbers
A physician in Cleveland wants researchers and the media to recognize that when they write…
COVID-19: ‘Game-changer for international peace and security’ – UN chief
The world has “entered a volatile and unstable new phase” in terms of the impact…
Easy Access: Studies to Note – Heart Disease
Heart new for today: from “sudden” cardiac arrests not being quite so sudden, to genetic…
Plasmin could be the link between COVID-19 comorbidities and serious illness
A drug that inhibits the protease plasmin is hypothesized to reduce the infectivity and virulence…
Opinion: A landmark for STAT
Today marks a milestone for us at STAT. We published the 2,000th First Opinion, our…
An unprecedented discovery of cell fusion
Understanding how bacteria interact is critical to solving growing problems such as antibiotic resistance, in…
Birds can learn from others to be more daring
New research into highly social yet invasive house sparrows reveals that they can learn from…
Inflammation linked to Alzheimer’s disease development
Scientists have discovered a direct link between the immune response to viruses and bacteria and…
Zooming in on dark matter
Cosmologists have zoomed in on the smallest clumps of dark matter in a virtual universe…
Continuous and stable lasing achieved from low-cost perovskites at room temperature
New research shows that lasing for over one hour at room temperature can be achieved…
Teens who think their parents are loving are less likely to be cyberbullies
Adolescents who perceive their parents to be loving and supportive are less likely to engage…
Kidneys infected with hepatitis C can be safely transplanted into healthy recipients
Kidneys from deceased donors with hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection can be safely transplanted into…
Possible blood-clotting mechanism in COVID-19 found
Why so many COVID-19 patients get blood clots (thrombosis) remains uncertain. But scientists have now…
Viruses on glaciers highlight evolutionary mechanism to overcome host defenses
Scientists studying life on the surface of glaciers in the Arctic and Alps challenge assumptions…
Risk factors for mortality in diabetic patients discharged from hospital identified
When patients are discharged from hospital, those with diabetes are at an increased risk of…
Finding cortisone alternatives with fewer side effects
Researchers are examining the beneficial effects of cortisone in order to lay the groundwork for…
Subtypes and developmental pathways of innate T cells identified
Study finds T cells differentiate into memory cells before meeting antigens – a clue to…
Common sunscreen ingredients prove dangerous for freshwater ecosystems
The results show that long-term exposure to ultraviolet (UV) filters — including avobenzone, oxybenzone, and…
Virus in the blood can predict severe COVID-19, researchers find
A blood test on hospital admission showing the presence or absence of SARS-CoV-2 can identify…
Common species mirror rare animals’ response to global change
A study of more than 2,000 species reveals animal populations around the world – from…
Climate change could increase rice yields
Research reveals how rice ratooning practices can help Japanese farmers increase rice yields. Read Original…