Ancient DNA reveals the world’s oldest family tree
Analysis of ancient DNA from one of the best-preserved Neolithic tombs in Britain has revealed…
Year: 2021
70 new rogue planets discovered in our galaxy
Rogue planets are elusive cosmic objects that have masses comparable to those of the planets…
How do our organs know when to stop growing?
The smallest fish in the world, the Paedocypris, measures only 7 millimeters. This is nothing…
Astronomers capture black hole eruption spanning 16 times the full Moon in the sky
Astronomers have produced the most comprehensive image of radio emission from the nearest actively feeding…
Solar flare throws light on ancient trade between the Islamic Middle East and the Viking Age
An interdisciplinary Danish team of researchers has used new astronomical knowledge to establish an exact…
Tracking down the forces that shaped our Solar System’s evolution
Meteorites are remnants of the building blocks that formed Earth and the other planets orbiting…
Earth and Mars were formed from inner Solar System material
Cosmochemists now present the most comprehensive comparison to date of the isotopic composition of Earth,…
Scientists demonstrate a novel rocket for deep-space exploration
The growing interest in deep-space exploration has sparked the need for powerful long-lived rocket systems…
Semiconductors reach the quantum world
Quantum effects in superconductors could give semiconductor technology a new twist. Researchers have identified a…
Quantum marbles in a bowl of light
Which factors determine how fast a quantum computer can perform its calculations? Physicists have devised…
Iran: UN independent experts condemn secret execution of Kurdish prisoner
Two UN-appointed independent rights experts condemned the arbitrary execution in the strongest terms on Wednesday,…
Team succeeds in culturing the pygmy zebra octopus
Researchers report culturing methods for the pygmy zebra octopus, an emerging laboratory research organism. Read…
Melting of the Antarctic ice sheet could cause multi-meter rise in sea levels by the end of the millennium
Scientists predict that continued global warming under current trends could lead to an elevation of…
For some Greenlanders, eating sugar is healthy
A genetic variation among some Greenlanders makes sugar healthy — significantly more than for most…
Novel biosensors set to revolutionize brain-controlled robotics
A novel carbon-based biosensor is set to drive new innovations in brain-controlled robotics. The biosensor…
People with IBD have more microplastics in their feces
Microplastics — tiny pieces of plastic less than 5 mm in length — are everywhere,…
Toxoplasma parasites manipulate brain cells to survive
Researchers have discovered that Toxoplasma parasites lay dormant and undetected inside neurons (brain cells) and…
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Wise old elephants keep the young calm
Male elephants are more aggressive when fewer older males are present, new research suggests. Read…
Ignoring COVID-19 will just perpetuate it, WHO warns
As many friends and families consider whether to celebrate Christmas together, the UN health agency…
Top regulator says need for Omicron vaccine depends on staying power of variant
WASHINGTON — Whether Americans will need additional vaccines specifically tailored to the rapidly spreading Omicron…
WHO warns against blanket boosters, as vaccine inequity persists
Blanket COVID-19 vaccine booster programmes could prolong the pandemic and increase inequity, the Director-General of…
Opinion: An Omicron oddity: The number of cases doesn’t predict the number of deaths
Early in the Covid-19 pandemic, the case fatality rate was frightening. This metric represents the…
FDA authorizes Pfizer pill to treat Covid-19 in patients as young as 12
The Food and Drug Administration on Wednesday authorized Paxlovid, a pill developed and made by…
Covid-19: More doctors in London are now off work than at any time during the pandemic
Absence levels among the medical workforce in London are now higher than at any time…
Experts call for immediate release of Kashmiri human rights defender
Authorities in India must stop targeting prominent Kashmiri activist Khurram Parvez, a group of independent…
A computational biologist weighs in on Omicron, the future of vaccines, and the CDC’s variant forecast
What do the data so far tell us about Omicron and whether it causes milder…
STAT+: Pharmalittle: Japan panel nixes Biogen Alzheimer’s drug; Oxfam urges SEC to probe Moderna over patent dispute remarks
Good morning, everyone, and welcome to the middle of the week. Congratulations on making it…
Covid 19: Biden promises more tests and help for hospitals, but no lockdowns, as cases soar
President Joe Biden promised Americans half a billion home tests for covid-19 and medical help…
What now for Sweden and covid-19?
“Swedish statistics do not differ from other European countries,” Anders Tegnell, the state epidemiologist who…
How Yemen’s healthcare has been destroyed
They arrive at Marib General Hospital every day in their hundreds: adults and children wounded…
Covid-19: Neglect was one of biggest killers in care homes during pandemic, report finds
The pandemic has disproportionately affected people living in care homes, who accounted for an estimated…
Opinion: Listen: Looking back on the first year of ‘First Opinion Podcast’
We started the “First Opinion Podcast” in February 2021 because we knew there was rich,…
Opinion: Inflexible methadone regulations impede America’s efforts to reduce overdose deaths
Imagine if people who needed insulin to control their diabetes had to trek across town…
With a ‘biological computer,’ scientists look to target cancer while sparing healthy cells
The holy grail of cancer drug targets is akin to a unicorn horn: a marker…
3 issues to watch in global health in 2022
Welcome to Year 3 of the Age of Covid. We’d hoped by now, with the…
STAT+: 4 epilepsy-focused biotech companies to watch
More companies than ever before are training their sights on developing treatments for epilepsy, which…
Omicron Has Bizarre Symptom That Only Shows Up At Night, Expert Says
A doctor has revealed that omicron patients tend to experience excessive night sweats. Read Original…
Omicron Is Likely To Hit Deprived Areas The Hardest – Here’s Why
The health and financial burden of the disease has been felt disproportionately by people living…
Maternal Health Disparities Go Beyond Prenatal Care Access – PatientEngagementHIT.com
Maternal Health Disparities Go Beyond Prenatal Care Access PatientEngagementHIT.com Read Original Article: Maternal Health Disparities Go…
Is Tulare County providing inadequate prenatal care in jails? Officials deny allegations – Fresno Bee
Is Tulare County providing inadequate prenatal care in jails? Officials deny allegations Fresno Bee Read Original…
What Every Mom-To-Be Should Know About Prenatal Screenings – Women’s Health
What Every Mom-To-Be Should Know About Prenatal Screenings Women’s Health Read Original Article: What Every Mom-To-Be…
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News in Brief 21 December 2021
Alarm over Sudan reports of sexual violence and live rounds used against protesters ‘Appalling’ plight…
STAT+: Harvard nanoscientist found guilty of lying about financial ties to Chinese university
A federal jury found Harvard University professor and renowned nanoscientist Charles Lieber guilty of all…
Ask Dr. Etingin: Donating platelets; When to stop therapy; Ankle fusion
I donate blood several times a year, and my blood bank recently asked me to…
Hearing Loss Can Be Harmful to Your Health
About 37.5 million American adults report some degree of hearing loss, according to the National…
Thyroid Diseases Can Produce a Wide Variety of Symptoms
Thyroid disorders aren’t a top health concern for most women, but they are very common:…
Frontline: Exercise to limit anxiety; Lower stroke risk; Dementia-associated agitation
Reduce Anxiety Symptoms with Regular Exercise Anxiety disorders are commonly treated with cognitive behavioral therapy…
A Resolution for Better Health
New Year’s resolutions related to health are nothing new: Lose weight, eat healthier, get more…
An Irregular Heartbeat May Be a Sign of Atrial Fibrillation
Atrial fibrillation (A-fib), an abnormal heart rhythm, is estimated to affect as many as 6…
Ask Tufts Experts: Fortified Foods vs. Supplements; Conflicting Information on Research
How are nutrients in fortified or enriched foods different from nutrients in dietary supplements? Alice…