STAT+: What makes a biotech a biotech?
The prototypical biotech company is easy to envision: think Moderna, Alnylam, and Genentech. But what…
Month: March 2022
Scientists determine structure of a DNA damage ‘first responder’
The results of this collaborative project overturn some conventional wisdom about how the DNA repair…
Twisted vibrations enable quality control for chiral drugs and supplements
It’s not easy to be sure that drugs and supplements with twisted — or chiral…
Microbial communities where cells cooperate have increased drug tolerance
Research has revealed a key mechanism which increases tolerance to drugs amongst microbial communities. The…
Cryo-EM reveals how ‘911’ molecule helps fix damaged DNA
When something goes wrong during DNA replication, cells call their own version of 911 to…
How the Chagas pathogen changes the intestinal microbiota of predatory bugs
In Central and South America, predatory blood-sucking bugs transmit the causative agent of the widely…
Wind, solar could replace coal power in Texas
A fraction of the wind and solar projects already proposed in Texas could eliminate the…
Taste, temperature and pain sensations are neurologically linked
Biologists have found that the brain categorizes taste, temperature and pain-related sensations in a common…
Judge approves “highly invasive” medical procedure to try to keep patient with OCD alive
A High Court judge has approved a “highly invasive, very unusual” medical procedure to treat…
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Classifying weather to tease out how aerosols influence storms
A new study used artificial intelligence to analyze 10 years of weather data collected over…
Tiny magnets could hold the secret to new quantum computers
Scientists have discovered a type of magnetic behavior that could help enable magnetically based quantum…
Vegetable oil emissions study reveals urgent need for greener growing solutions
A new global study has revealed the extent of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions caused by…
Uganda should reconsider its proposed public health legislation that places tough sanctions on people who are unvaccinated
To date, eight million people in Uganda are fully vaccinated in a population of over…
South Sudan: ‘hellish existence’ for women and girls, new UN report reveals
Widespread sexual violence against women and girls in conflict is being fueled by systemic impunity,…
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The secret to staying young: New research highlights power of life long exercise to keep muscles healthy
Lifelong physical activity could protect against age-related loss of muscle mass and function, according to…
Bacteria-shredding insect wings inspire new antibacterial packaging
Inspired by the bacteria-killing wings of insects like cicadas, scientists have developed a natural antibacterial…
Study shows that intranasal Rx halts memory decay in experimental Alzheimer’s model
A research collaboration has found that applying specialized pro-resolving lipid mediators intranasally arrested memory loss…
Characterizing super-semi sandwiches for quantum computing
Semiconductors are the foundation of modern technology while superconductors with their zero electrical resistance could…
Booster for immune protection after coronavirus infection
When our immune system comes into contact with the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus, it fights back and…
COVID-19 pandemic fueled massive growth in green industry
The COVID-19 pandemic hasn’t been a great couple of years. But for the green industry,…
Soil erosion and wildfire another nail in coffin for Triassic era
New research has revealed that soil erosion and wildfires contributed to a mass extinction event…
New ways to improve urban wetlands
New studies provide valuable insights into removing toxins from polluted waterways and improving filtration at…
DPR Korea’s grip on population has tightened since COVID
In the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK), more commonly known as North Korea, human…
UNHCR chief condemns ‘discrimination, violence and racism’ against some fleeing Ukraine
The head of UN refugee agency UNHCR, spoke out on Monday against the “ugly reality”…
MRI innovation makes cancerous tissue light up and easier to see
A new form of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) that makes cancerous tissue glow in medical…
Angela Robinson: haematologist and medical director of the National Blood Authority
bmj;376/mar21_11/o729/FAF1faAngela Robinson was medical director of the National Blood Authority (NBA, now NHS Blood and…
STAT+: Pharmalittle: Covid-19 vaccine market is getting crowded as demand wanes; Russia looks to India to supply pharmaceuticals
Good morning, everyone, and welcome to another working week. We hope the weekend respite was…
When I use a word . . . . Diagnosis
An aphorismI have previously suggested that an aphorism attributed to William Osler, “Listen to the…
Health of people in England did not improve in the years before the pandemic
The overall health of the population in England did not improve in the five years…
Essential medicines keep flowing to Russia, but sanctions could severely effect health
Dozens of drug companies have promised to keep sending essential medicines to Russia, despite announcing…
Closing our eyes to covid won’t make it go away
It’s been over three weeks now that cases of covid-19 and hospital admissions have been…
Sixty seconds on . . . covid toe
Is this a thing?Different groups on different continents have recorded increased diagnoses of chilblain-like lesions…
Covid-19: Surveillance systems for the new normal
What have we learnt about surveillance after two years of a pandemic? Will we have…
The unsung importance of art and creativity
Nicola Weaver’s story of playing the violin throughout her life is not only an interesting…
Mental health in the criminal justice system: austerity must now be reversed
The covid-19 pandemic has allowed us to acknowledge the depth and scale of the problems…
Approach to patients with a potential prosthetic joint infection
What you need to knowProsthetic joint infections (PJIs) can occur at any time following surgery,…
Statins: Dispute over benefits to be aired in High Court case brought by GP and researcher
The controversy over the benefits of statins is set to be aired in the High…
How At Home COVID-19 Tests Can Be Harmful, According To The FDA
At-home COVID-19 tests authorized by the FDA can potentially be harmful. Read Original Article: How…
Social Media Data Reveals Global Drop In Expressed Sentiment During Pandemic
All countries suffered expressed sentiment alterations at the beginning of COVID-19. Read Original Article: Social…
Americans Without Internet More Likely To Die Of COVID-19: Study
The higher mortality rate was present regardless of other demographic factors such as race, age,…
Opinion: The Breen bill to protect health providers is well-intentioned. But it won’t stop burnout
Both the Senate and the House of Representatives have passed a bill to “improve the…
When AI takes a human touch: How a team effort to improve patient care in hospitals paid off
The project began with a vexing problem. Imaging tests that turned up unexpected issues —…
STAT+: 5 tech strategies health systems are testing to combat clinician burnout
Health care workers are experiencing unprecedented levels of burnout during the pandemic, leading many to quit…
The Covid-19 vaccine market is getting crowded — as demand begins to wane
CureVac, a pioneer in the effort to use messenger RNA as a vaccine platform, and…
Listen: Medicine lost the trust of many Black Americans. How can it be restored?
In fall 2020, I reported a story about two HBCU presidents in New Orleans who…
7 In 10 Long COVID Patients Suffer Concentration Problems: Study
Long COVID-19 patients have a hard time concentrating and remembering things several months after the…
Ciara Expecting Baby No. 4? Rumors Swirl After Fan Posts TikTok Of The Singer Seemingly “Confirming” Pregnancy – Radar Online
Ciara Expecting Baby No. 4? Rumors Swirl After Fan Posts TikTok Of The Singer Seemingly…
Terminating A Pregnancy For Medical Reasons Is Not Talked About Enough – GLAMOUR UK
Terminating A Pregnancy For Medical Reasons Is Not Talked About Enough GLAMOUR UK Read Original Article:…
18 Weeks Pregnant
You might be starting to feel more frequent little butterflies in your stomach as your…
Queanbeyan District Hospital & Health Service
Queanbeyan District Hospital & Health Service is located at 107 Collett St, Queanbeyan NSW 2620….