Idai vs. Impalas: New study shows in real-time what helps mammals survive a natural disaster
After a massive cyclone transformed the ecosystem of Gorongosa National Park, researchers studied the immediate and…
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Scientists produce human norepinephrine neurons from stem cells, with significant implications for researching diseases like Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s
Researchers at the University of Wisconsin–Madison have identified a protein key to the development of…
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Cheap medicines prevented migraine as well as expensive ones
A new study sheds light on what works best to prevent migraine attacks, and surprisingly,…
Opinion: What STAT readers think about premed requirements, too much health care, harm reduction, and more
STAT now publishes selected Letters to the Editor received in response to First Opinion essays…
Prenatal cannabis exposure increases preterm, low birth weight … – Healio
Prenatal cannabis exposure increases preterm, low birth weight … Healio Read Original Article: Prenatal cannabis exposure…
Hopes rising of historic treaty to curb plastic pollution
The world needs a “strong, ambitious and just” treaty to cut down on the mass-produced…
News in Brief 17 November 2023
‘Endless needs’ reflect spiralling situation as hospitals close UN’s Guterres in action call to stop…
New study reveals the genetics of human head shape
Researchers have discovered a suite of genes that influence head shape in humans. These findings…
Putting an end to plastic separation anxiety
Bio-based plastics often end up in recycling streams because they look and feel like conventional…
Ingestible electronic device detects breathing depression in patients
A new ingestible capsule can monitor vital signs from within the patient’s GI tract. The…
Benefits of adolescent fitness to future cardiovascular health possibly overestimated
There is a well-known relationship between good physical fitness at a young age and a…
A deep-sea fish inspired researchers to develop supramolecular light-driven machinery
Chemists have developed a bioinspired supramolecular approach to convert photo-switchable molecules from their stable state…
Comprehensive guideline on using biomarkers for monitoring Crohn’s disease
New AGA guideline outlines reliable blood and stool tests to monitor inflammation that can reduce…
New ultra stainless steel for hydrogen production
A research project has made a brand-new breakthrough over conventional stainless steel and the development…
Scientists have solved the damselfly color mystery
For over 20 years, a research team has studied the common bluetail damselfly. Females occur…
Following a Mediterranean diet reduces the risk of cognitive decline in older people
Old people who follow a Mediterranean diet are at a lower risk of cognitive decline,…
STAT+: FDA approves Medtronic high blood pressure device despite a negative advisory panel vote
The Food and Drug Administration has approved a Medtronic device to lower blood pressure, the…
Drug Shortages: A Crisis for Cancer Care – American Society of Clinical Oncology
Drug Shortages: A Crisis for Cancer Care American Society of Clinical Oncology Read Original Article: Drug…
Green Boom: Global Herbal Medicine Market to Amplify … – GlobeNewswire
Green Boom: Global Herbal Medicine Market to Amplify … GlobeNewswire Read Original Article: Green Boom: Global…
National Naturopathy Day 2023: Realm of alternative medicine worldwide – ETV Bharat
National Naturopathy Day 2023: Realm of alternative medicine worldwide ETV Bharat Read Original Article: National Naturopathy…
Doc cautions public on alternative meds – Baguio Midland Courier
Doc cautions public on alternative meds Baguio Midland Courier Read Original Article: Doc cautions public on…
Alternative to Obesity Medicines–Innovative Resources to Manage … – PR Newswire
Alternative to Obesity Medicines–Innovative Resources to Manage … PR Newswire Read Original Article: Alternative to Obesity…
Heart repair via neuroimmune crosstalk
Unlike humans, zebrafish can completely regenerate their hearts after injury. They owe this ability to…
Environment and wallet benefit from redispensing cancer pills
Redispensing cancer drugs reduces both environmental impact and medical costs, according to new research. The…
Three-pronged approach discerns qualities of quantum spin liquids
In 1973, physicist Phil Anderson hypothesized that the quantum spin liquid, or QSL, state existed…
Heat tolerant coral may trade fast growth for resilience
Algae living within the soft tissue of coral supply much of the energy needed by…
Future of brain-inspired AI as Python code library passes major milestone
An open source code library for brain-inspired deep learning, called ‘snnTorch,’ has surpassed 100,000 downloads…
Nature photographers posting to social media help with protecting biodiversity
Nature photographers posting to social media are helping improve biodiversity conservation mapping in South Asia,…
Rediscovery of rare marine amoeba Rhabdamoeba marina
Researchers have rediscovered and successfully cultivating Rhabdamoeba marina — a rare marine amoeba that has only…
Novel measurement technique for fluid mixing phenomena using selective color imaging method
A novel measurement technique has been developed to visualize the fluid flow and distribution within…
Dams now run smarter with AI
Scientists have leveraged artificial intelligence models to enhance dam operations. Read Original Article: Dams now…
Discovery of hemoglobin in the epidermis sheds new light on our skin’s protective properties
Researchers have shown for the first time that hemoglobin, a protein found in red blood…
‘Six days of terror’ in West Darfur: Ethnically-based attacks on the rise
The UN human rights office, OHCHR, has voiced alarm over reports of another ethnically motivated…
Division of cells in cell cultures and cancer
If cells in cell cultures grow while being treated with division-suppressing agents, their growth becomes…
Flu season is approaching, CDC says
Flu activity in many parts of the United States is starting to rise more rapidly,…
STAT+: Biden appoints Vanderbilt oncologist to head National Cancer Institute
WASHINGTON — President Biden on Friday said he plans to appoint cancer researcher and doctor…
Myanmar: Intense fighting spreads to cities, as civilians seek shelter
The conflict between ethnic armed groups and the Myanmar military has expanded to the country’s…
STAT+: A digital pill shows early promise in detecting opioid overdose, sleep apnea
Gathering health data remotely is a pain. Forgetting to slip on a wearable is easy,…
Pharmacy health checks and contraceptive service could save 10 million GP appointments
More patients in England could get care directly from community pharmacists, after a government agreement…
New hospitals highly unlikely to be delivered on time, say MPs
MPs from the House of Commons Public Accounts Committee have said they have “no confidence”…
The English football team has a new story, but we badly need ones for the whole country and the NHS
“England needs to learn how to lose” was, I thought, the most important phrase in…
Sharp Scratch episode 98: Medical milestones
In this episode of Sharp Scratch, we considered those times that felt like important moments…
STAT+: Pharmalittle: Woodcock to retire from the FDA; Acrotech urged to speed up confirmatory study of cancer drugs
And so, another working week will soon draw to a close Not a moment too…
The return of biotech’s “bump factor” amid an economic downturn
Want to stay on top of the science and politics driving biotech today? Sign up to get…
Doctor apprenticeships risk return to a two tier medical system
Nusrath asks for clarification about the new doctor apprenticeship scheme.1 Undergraduate apprenticeships will provide opportunities…
Alabama sets January date for world’s first execution by nitrogen hypoxia
The US state of Alabama has said that it will execute convicted murderer Kenneth Eugene…
Research in Lake Superior reveals how sulfur might have cycled in Earth’s ancient oceans
A scientists has sulfur on her mind. The yellow element is a vital macronutrient, and…
Researchers identify brain center responsible for responses to rapid temperature change
The boiling frog parable seems to have inspired new research, which identified a brain pathway responsible for…
Study proposes new framework to identify keystone microbial species
Microbial communities are thought to contain keystone species, which can disproportionately affect the stability of…
Genomic tug of war could boost cancer therapy
Researchers have discovered a ‘genomic tug of war’ in animal studies that could influence how…