Protein engineers navigate toward more targeted therapeutics
Researchers uncovered the role of the third intracellular loop in the G protein-coupled receptors’ signaling…
Month: March 2023
DNA treatment could delay paralysis that strikes nearly all patients with ALS
Researchers use a DNA designer drug to restore key protein levels in motor neurons, delaying…
Researchers chart a course for understanding, preventing, and treating young-onset colorectal cancer
Researchers outline the complexities of young-onset colorectal cancer and the research needed to map out…
Nano cut-and-sew: New method for chemically tailoring layered nanomaterials could open pathways to designing 2D materials on demand
A new process that lets scientists chemically cut apart and stitch together nanoscopic layers of…
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Artificial pancreas improves blood sugar control for kids ages 2-6, study finds
An artificial pancreas improves blood sugar control in children ages 2 to 6 with type…
Where the sidewalk ends
Most cities don’t map their own pedestrian networks. Now, researchers have built the first open-source…
‘Talking’ concrete could help prevent traffic jams and cut carbon emissions
An increasing number of U.S. interstates are set to try out an invention that could…
Dual immunotherapy plus chemotherapy before surgery improves patient outcomes in operable lung cancer
In a Phase II trial, adding ipilimumab to a neoadjuvant, or pre-surgical, combination of nivolumab…
How fishermen benefit from reversing evolution of cod
Intense fishing and over-exploitation have led to evolutionary changes in fish stocks like cod, reducing…
STAT+: Federal Medicaid officials cajole states to auto-enroll beneficiaries as huge coverage losses loom
WASHINGTON — Federal Medicaid officials are working unusually closely with states to avoid enrollment glitches…
More than two years on, impact of Myanmar military coup ‘devastating’
Violence resulting from the brutal military coup is continuing inside Myanmar on an “alarming scale”…
STAT+: FDA to convene advisory panel for Sarepta’s gene therapy for Duchenne
In a sudden about-face, the Food and Drug Administration will hold a meeting of outside…
Activity deep in Earth affects the global magnetic field
Compass readings that do not show the direction of true north and interference with the…
Children at risk of multiple sclerosis often go undetected in early stages
Criteria used by neurologists to assess for multiple sclerosis (MS) in adults may fail to…
Breakthrough in the understanding of quantum turbulence
Researchers have shown how energy disappears in quantum turbulence, paving the way for a better…
STAT+: Sanofi becomes the third leading insulin maker to lower list prices, cutting Lantus price by 78%
Following the lead of its rivals, Sanofi will cut the price of its most widely…
Listen: SVB’s long biotech shadow, pushy AI algorithms, & Icahn v. Illumina
Is AI dictating patient care? What happens when your bank falls apart? And can Illumina…
STAT+: Here’s why there aren’t many cheap, generic versions of pricey inhalers
U.S. regulators approved dozens of inhalers to treat asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease over…
‘Terminator zones’ on distant planets could harbor life
In a new study, astronomers describe how extraterrestrial life has the potential to exist on…
Low-cost device can measure air pollution anywhere
Flatburn is an open-source, mobile pollution detector intended to let people measure air quality cheaply….
Russia’s energy grid attacks, torture in Ukraine, could be crimes against humanity: UN rights probe
Russian forces in Ukraine faced fresh accusations of war crimes on Thursday as UN-appointed independent…
STAT+: Califf criticizes insurers for doing too little on drug research
WASHINGTON — FDA Commissioner Robert Califf wants private insurers to chip in on doing post-approval…
U.S. pregnancy deaths dropped in 2022, after Covid spike
NEW YORK — Deaths of pregnant women in the U.S. fell in 2022, dropping significantly…
Large network of clinics offering ketamine for depression shuts down
One of the largest operators of ketamine clinics in the country abruptly closed its facilities…
STAT+: Pharmalittle: Alzheimer’s group starts lobbying for Medicare to cover new drug; U.S. judge seems sympathetic to abortion-pill challenge
Good morning, everyone, and how are you today? Hazy skies are enveloping the frosty Pharmalot…
STAT+: U.K. trade group suspends Novo Nordisk for ‘serious breaches’ in promoting obesity drug
In a rare move, a U.K. pharmaceutical industry trade group suspended Novo Nordisk for two…
Adult Personality Traits That May Point To ADHD
A person with adult attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder has symptoms like forgetfulness, trouble focusing, or conversation interruption….
Pain-Relief Opioids Given To Mothers After C-Sections Don’t Harm Infants, Study Finds
Mothers are given opioids like codeine and morphine after cesarean delivery, as these drugs are…
Near-Terminal Leukemia Patients In Remission As Experimental Drug Raises Hope
Acute myeloid leukemia is the most common blood cancer in adults, with 120,000 cases new…
Experimental Drug For Near-Terminal Leukemia Patients Raises Hope
Acute myeloid leukemia is the most common blood cancer in adults, with 120,000 cases new…
STAT+: CRISPR? Nah. A new startup bets on an old approach to gene editing
Before there was CRISPR, aspiring genome editors relied on an island of misfit, less elegantly…
Here’s How To Know If You Have Fungal Acne
Medically called folliculitis, fungal acne is a skin condition that usually manifests in oily parts…
FDA offers radio silence on question of spring Covid boosters, as other countries push ahead
Are you six months out from your Covid-19 bivalent booster and wondering when you’ll be…
‘That is my dream’: Scientist who uncovered likely leading cause of MS wants to tackle ALS next
Alberto Ascherio began his career as a young doctor treating tropical diseases in South American…
STAT+: Momentum grows to subject medical devices to medicine’s gold standard — the placebo treatment
It’s the gold standard in medicine: taking a treatment, and putting it head-to-head against a…
STAT+: The big-money Medicare policy that has hospitals worried this Congress
WASHINGTON — There are few things that get lawmakers in Washington salivating more than a wonky…
Opinion: The Cancer Moonshot will never take off without economists and finance experts
In February, President Biden announced the reboot of the Cancer Moonshot and vowed to reduce…
Cocaine trafficking surges following COVID-19-related slowdown
Routed through new hubs and expanded criminal networks, cocaine trafficking has made a dramatic comeback…
A Common Dry-Cleaning Agent Could Be Causing Parkinson’s, Scientists Warn
“Millions of Americans have worked with TCE, and tens of millions have been (often unknowingly)…
What is the influence of prenatal second-hand smoke exposure on infant self-regulation? – News-Medical.Net
What is the influence of prenatal second-hand smoke exposure on infant self-regulation? News-Medical.Net Read Original Article:…
Bionano launches optical genome mapping tests for prenatal … – Seeking Alpha
Bionano launches optical genome mapping tests for prenatal … Seeking Alpha Read Original Article: Bionano launches…
James Van Der Beek Tears Up as He Talks ‘Emotional Gut Punch’ of Wife’s Pregnancy Loss – PEOPLE
James Van Der Beek Tears Up as He Talks ‘Emotional Gut Punch’ of Wife’s Pregnancy…
Facing a Life-Threatening Pregnancy Under Tennessee’s Abortion Ban — ProPublica – ProPublica
Facing a Life-Threatening Pregnancy Under Tennessee’s Abortion Ban — ProPublica ProPublica Read Original Article: Facing a…
This Mass. doctor questioned a popular pregnancy drug. Now, he’s been proven right – WBUR News
This Mass. doctor questioned a popular pregnancy drug. Now, he’s been proven right WBUR News Read…
Abortion bans could raise preterm birth rates, doctors say : Shots – Health News – NPR
Abortion bans could raise preterm birth rates, doctors say : Shots – Health News NPR Read…
Pregnant Rihanna proudly showcases baby belly in same shirt rocked by Hailey Bieber days earlier – Daily Mail
Pregnant Rihanna proudly showcases baby belly in same shirt rocked by Hailey Bieber days earlier Daily…
‘1000-Lb Sisters’: Tammy’s Family Thinks She Might Be Pregnant (Exclusive) – Entertainment Tonight
‘1000-Lb Sisters’: Tammy’s Family Thinks She Might Be Pregnant (Exclusive) Entertainment Tonight Read Original Article: ‘1000-Lb…
Samantha Ronson Reacts to Lindsay Lohan Pregnancy News – Billboard
Samantha Ronson Reacts to Lindsay Lohan Pregnancy News Billboard Lindsay Lohan ‘thrilled’ to be pregnant with…
News in Brief 15 March 2023
Investment needed to improve working conditions for essential workers – ILO Humanitarian needs soar in…
Bird Flu Infects, Kills Hundreds Of Seals Along North Atlantic Coast
Researchers linked a large-scale mortality event in wild animals to avian influenza. Read Original Article:…