Scientists identify novel molecular biomarkers in cells that spread a deadly form of breast cancer
Studying a deadly type of breast cancer called triple negative, scientists say they have identified…
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Oil-based systems show promise for eradicating salmonella on food production machinery
New research suggests that oil formulations with food-grade organic acids can kill dried Salmonella on…
Simulations provide map to treasure trove of fluorinated compounds
Reaction design framework proposed by computations leads to the discovery of a wealth of reactions,…
Into the brain of comb jellies: Scientists explore the evolution of neurons
A new study into the neurons found in the earliest-diverging animal lineages reveals key clues…
Impact of climate change on human pathogenic diseases subject of new study by UH researchers
A comprehensive assessment of scientific literature has uncovered empirical evidence that more than 58% of…
Rapid warming in the Gulf of Maine reverses 900 years of cooling
Rapid 20th century warming in the Gulf of Maine has reversed long-term cooling that occurred…
Energizing Africa
The economy of Southern Africa is rapidly developing, driving a growing demand for electricity. Efficiently…
Dry lightning sparks some of the most destructive and costly wildfires in California
Researchers have developed the first long-term climatology of dry lightning — lightning which occurs with…
UN Committee reviews anti-discrimination efforts underway
The Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination opened in Geneva on Monday to review…
Scientists create long-acting injectable drug delivery system for tuberculosis
Research in animal models showed the potential of delivering a TB drug with one injection…
Risk of death rises as climate change causes nighttime temperatures to climb
Excessively hot nights caused by climate change are predicted to increase the mortality rate around…
Researchers show potential for improved water-use efficiency in field-grown plants
Scientists found that by overexpressing a sugar-sensing enzyme, called hexokinase, in field-grown tobacco plants, they…
Artificial intelligence tools predict DNA’s regulatory role and 3D structure
Newly developed artificial intelligence (AI) programs accurately predicted the role of DNA’s regulatory elements and…
Cystic fibrosis: Causal treatment suitable from childhood
Cystic fibrosis remains an incurable genetic disorder which impairs lung function and significantly reduces life…
Deciphering a baby’s cries of pain is not an innate ability and must be learned
Before young children learn to speak, crying is their only means of vocal communication. But…
Robotic motion in curved space defies standard laws of physics
Researchers have proven that when bodies exist in curved spaces, they can in fact move…
New wind sensor uses smart materials to improve drone performance
Engineers have designed and successfully tested a more efficient wind sensor for use on drones,…
STAT+: For the second time, Pfizer tries a drug warranty in response to concerns over high costs
For only the second time, Pfizer is offering a warranty for a medicine that will…
ILO calls for adequate workers conditions during extreme heat in Iraq
The UN labour agency, ILO, says it is becoming increasingly concerned about working conditions in…
Sri Lanka: UNFPA appeals for $10.7 million for ‘critical’ women’s healthcare
The UN sexual and reproductive health agency, UNFPA, is leading efforts to protect women and…
STAT+: The Senate’s drug pricing bill is an inevitable solution. It will still have plenty of unintended consequences
There’s really no ignoring the inexorable math that led the Senate to approve a plan…
Smell and taste dysfunction after covid-19
In this editorial by Boscolo-Rizzo and colleagues (BMJ 2022;378:o1653, doi:10.1136/bmj.o1653, published 27 July 2022) a…
A lobbying frenzy over surprise billing, employer dialysis questions, and a big broker throwdown
You’re reading the web edition of Health Care Inc., STAT’s weekly newsletter following the flow…
Study connects climate hazards to 58% of infectious diseases
Climate hazards such as flooding, heat waves, and drought have worsened more than half of…
Tobacco control without a maximum nicotine level in products is a smokescreen
The title of Agrawal’s editorial on Khan’s report on tobacco control policy that challenged the…
Ancient source of oxygen for life hidden deep in the Earth’s crust
Scientists have shown the importance of hot temperatures in maximizing hydrogen peroxide generation from rocks…
STAT+: Pharmalittle: Medicare is poised to negotiate drug prices; Pfizer to pay $5.4 billion for Global Blood Therapeutics
Good morning, everyone, and welcome to another working week. We hope the weekend respite was…
Archie Battersbee’s life support is withdrawn after parents lose legal battle
A 12 year old boy with catastrophic brain damage had mechanical ventilation withdrawn on Saturday…
Monkeypox: Concerns mount over vaccine inequity
Global health experts, including senior World Health Organization officials, have expressed concern that the vaccine…
University With Mandated Vaccination, Masking Finds No Evidence Of In-Class COVID-19 Transmission
A new study found no evidence of in-class transmission of COVID-19 in a university with…
COVID May Be Tied To Rise In Children’s Brain Infections
A rise in bacterial brain infections in children has been linked to COVID-19 by a…
STAT+: Karuna Therapeutics’ schizophrenia drug achieves study goals, heralding new treatment approach
Karuna Therapeutics said Monday that a novel combination pill reduced psychosis and related symptoms experienced…
New COVID Variant BA.4.6: What Is Known About The Virus Strain
The new BA.4.6 variant being watched by the CDC currently makes up 4.1% of new…
Opinion: Triple-negative breast cancer highlights the need to act against health inequities
Deaths from breast cancer create huge holes in families and communities that cannot be filled….
STAT+: Telehealth fraud concerns, whether ‘overblown’ or not, could impact the industry’s future
Recent federal crackdowns on Medicare fraud linked to telehealth have raised concerns in Washington that…
STAT+: Health care industry swarms Washington as surprise billing rules get ironed out
Solving surprise medical bills was supposed to be straightforward. It has been anything but. Already,…
STAT+: At pioneering center for gene therapy, Jim Wilson presided over toxic, abusive workplace, staffers say
Scientist Jim Wilson is synonymous with gene therapy — and for good reason. For decades,…
Long COVID Affects One In Eight People, Study Finds
A new study revealed that one in eight people with COVID-19 develop at least one…
Where Could Monkeypox Spread Next? Expert Reveals Shocking Answer
“It was only a matter of time,” a disease expert said after a daycare worker…
Monkeypox: Is It Too Late To Stop The Outbreak?
Is it too late to stop the monkeypox outbreak? Experts say it’s still possible, but…
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Inside a Pregnancy Center That Pro-Abortion Vandals Attacked – Daily Signal
Inside a Pregnancy Center That Pro-Abortion Vandals Attacked Daily Signal Read Original Article: Inside a Pregnancy…
In a massive victory for Democrats, Medicare is poised to negotiate drug prices
WASHINGTON — President Biden is on the verge of his own crowning health care achievement…
Down on Vitamin D? It could be the cause of chronic inflammation
Genetic research shows a direct link between low levels of vitamin D and high levels…
Design prevents buildup of scar tissue around medical implants
Researchers have designed a new device, which doesn’t rely on immunosuppressing drugs, may assist efforts…
No, the human brain did not shrink 3,000 years ago
Did the 12th century B.C.E. — a time when humans were forging great empires and…
Growing cereal crops with less fertilizer
Researchers have found a way to reduce the amount of nitrogen fertilizer needed to grow…
‘Simple yet powerful’: Seeing cell secretion like never before
A research team has developed an assay that is versatile, low-cost and adaptable to any…
Locusts can ‘sniff’ out human cancer
Researchers have shown that locusts can not only ‘smell’ the difference between cancer cells and…
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New study explores cell receptor crucial for cardiovascular health
Cardiovascular diseases remain a leading cause of death around the world. A primary contributor to…