Empathizing with the opposition may make you more politically persuasive
Trying to understand people we disagree with can feel like a lost cause, particularly in…
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Birdsong reveals rare hybrid coupling 10 million years in the making
A team of researchers was able to use a combination of genomic sequencing and song…
New RNA-based tool can illuminate brain circuits, edit specific cells
Researchers have developed a customizable, RNA-based platform to target cells rather than genes. CellREADR enables…
Seaweed-based battery powers confidence in sustainable energy storage
A team uses nanomaterials made from seaweed to create a strong battery separator, paving the…
The determinants of persistent and severe COVID-19 revealed
In a recent study, researchers predict disruptions in the immune system that can lead to…
‘Worrying upsurge’ in deadly cholera, warns Tedros, in wide-ranging global health update
The UN health agency is working diligently in Uganda to support the government in responding…
Second stem cell type discovered in mouse brain
In the brain of adult mammals neural stem cells ensure that new nerve cells, i.e….
How the smell of food can enable ‘time travel’
Older people exposed to food flavors from their youth were able to ‘time travel’ back…
Multiple health benefits of b-type procyanidin-rich foods like chocolate and apples consumed in right amounts
Procyanidins are a class of polyphenols (plant metabolites) that are abundantly found in nature. The…
Soil along streams is a bigger source of stream nitrate than rainwater
Researchers have reported that nitrate accumulated in soil bordering streams plays an important role in…
Norovirus link to Crohn’s disease may point to new therapies
A new study may have solved a mystery surrounding Crohn’s disease, an inflammatory bowel illness…
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A new route to evolution: How DNA from our mitochondria works its way into our genomes
Scientists have shown that in one in every 4,000 births, some of the genetic code…
Astronomers find a ‘cataclysmic’ pair of stars with the shortest orbit yet
Astronomers have discovered a stellar binary, or pair of stars, with an extremely short orbit,…
Engineers develop a new kind of shape-memory material
Engineers have created shape-memory materials made of ceramic rather than of traditional metal. The development…
Overcoming “failures of imagination”—rethinking the US covid-19 pandemic response
“We did everything we could.” As physicians, we have uttered these words to countless families…
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John Marks: outspoken former chair of the BMA, campaigner, and moderniser
bmj;379/oct05_13/o2393/FAF1faCredit: Nick SinclairThere is, it is reported, a convention to bestow honours on BMA chairs….
Health secretary must tackle NHS workforce and pay or face “painful winter,” leaders warn
Medical and healthcare leaders have bemoaned the absence of a plan for tackling the NHS’s…
No turning back on global open access
On 25 August 2022, the Office of Science and Technology Policy of the US White…
STAT+: Pharmalittle: Nobel awarded for novel chemistry used in drug development; Biden will nominate surgeon general for WHO post
Good morning, Pharmalitte students. I’m Allison DeAngelis, substituting for Ed today. It’s a rainy day…
Digital consent: engaging patients with plain language and better communication
Signed informed consent is “a pragmatic step that can be easily handled and even enforced,”1…
Particle radioactivity linked to pollution-associated heart attack and stroke death
Particle radioactivity, a characteristic of air pollution that reflects the colorless, odorless gas radon found…
Butterflies: 195 ways to help California’s painted ladies
By documenting hundreds of new nectar plants for painted ladies, scientists have renewed hope these…
Opinion: Interoperability can’t wait: Don’t delay information blocking rules
Interoperability is a word you seldom hear uttered outside the health care sector (though there…
Three scientists win chemistry Nobel Prize for developing ‘click’ and ‘bioorthogonal’ chemistry
Carolyn Bertozzi of Stanford University, Morten Meldal of the University of Copenhagen, and K. Barry…
David Oliver: The government’s “levelling up” agenda has gone into reverse gear
On 29 September the Guardian reported that England’s new health and social care secretary, Thérèse…
Scarlett McNally: Reversing the catastrophic effect of “ȷust one more” on retention of doctors
The stress-strain curve is a stalwart of orthopaedic exams. Its principles guide how implants behave,…
Erythema and erosion on the gingiva
This is pemphigoid on the gingiva of a woman in her 50s (fig 1).bmj;379/oct05_3/e071812/F1F1f1Fig 1The…
Partha Kar: Our international graduates need far better support
I’ll never forget saying goodbye to my father when I’d first come to the UK…
Putting serotonin in its place—again
Beyond discrediting the idea that depression is caused by a deficiency of serotonin amenable to…
Rugby Players Face Highly Increased MND Risk: Disease Study
Multiple studies have shown a link between brain injuries and an increased risk of developing…
Opinion: Needed: stricter screening of gene synthesis orders, customers
Scientists rely on gene synthesis technologies as a research tool for everything from basic research…
Opinion: Listen: Wheelchair users and Medicare disagree on what’s ‘primarily medical in nature’
Modern wheelchairs have amazing capabilities. At the push of a button, they can position a…
‘What a gift to give’: For a woman struggling with infertility, a sister’s unexpected offer of surrogacy brings new hope
Lydia Gatton’s first in vitro fertilization appointment was just a week away when the fifth-grade…
Watch: Why aren’t ectopic pregnancies viable?
Following the fall of Roe v. Wade, many clinicians have become fearful and uncertain about…
STAT+: The Q4 health tech tracker: 17 key industry events and milestones to watch
Health tech companies and their backers are increasingly cautious as they brace for uncertain market…
Prenatal acetaminophen use linked to sleep, attention problems in preschoolers – Science Daily
Prenatal acetaminophen use linked to sleep, attention problems in preschoolers Science Daily Read Original Article: Prenatal…
Ectopic pregnancy treatments can be pricy and complex, even in liberal states : Shots – Health News – NPR
Ectopic pregnancy treatments can be pricy and complex, even in liberal states : Shots –…
Pregnant and taking antidepressants? Don’t worry about neurodevelopment harm, study says – CNN
Pregnant and taking antidepressants? Don’t worry about neurodevelopment harm, study says CNN Read Original Article: Pregnant…
Parenting practices in teen years set the stage for closeness, warmth later on
High-quality parenting practices in adolescence lay the foundation for close parent-child relationships when the children…
News in Brief 4 October 2022
Pakistan: Urgent response needed to stem health disaster – WHO ‘Nowhere is safe’ for Afghan…
UNCTAD PODCAST: Shift in policies needed to avert global recession
In this episode of the UN Conference on Trade and Development’s Weekly Tradecast, Sarah Toms…
Driving high? Chemists make strides toward a marijuana breath analyzer
Chemists have developed a fuel cell sensor that they hope to develop into a handheld…
Breaking the glass ceiling in science by looking at citations
New research shows that paths to success in scientific disciplines are not equal. Read Original…
Microbiologists improve taste of beer
Investigators have improved the flavor of contemporary beer by identifying and engineering a gene that…
Detailed observation of orcas hunting white sharks in South Africa
A new article presents direct evidence of orcas killing white sharks in South Africa. Read…
How to Best Serve Patients Who Prefer Alternative Medicine – DailyNurse
How to Best Serve Patients Who Prefer Alternative Medicine DailyNurse Read Original Article: How to Best…
Republicans offer a real healthcare alternative – Washington Examiner
Republicans offer a real healthcare alternative Washington Examiner Read Original Article: Republicans offer a real healthcare…
Former rugby players may be 15 times as likely to develop motor neuron disease, study finds
The risk of neurodegenerative disease among former Scottish international rugby union players is more than…
Dementia: WHO launches blueprint to tackle generational health challenge
Dementia is one of the greatest health challenges of our generation, according to the World…
Coral select algae partnerships to ease environmental stress
Corals live symbiotically with a variety of microscopic algae that provide most of the energy…