Traffic may be as important as industrial farming for destroying wildlife
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Consistent metabolism may prove costly for insects in saltier water
Increased salinity usually spells trouble for freshwater insects like mayflies. A new study finds that…
STAT+: Long underappreciated, gamma-delta T cells may be key to colon cancer defense, study says
Within the linings of our guts, immune cells patrol like sentries on a castle wall….
Astronomers discover first step toward planet formation
Astronomers have gotten very good at spotting the signs of planet formation around stars. But…
Climate change brings earlier arrival of intense hurricanes
New research has revealed that since the 1980s, Category 4 and 5 hurricanes (maximum wind…
New cancer drug targets uncovered using base editing and chemical proteomics
Combining precise genome engineering and protein activity profiling to methodically study thousands of cancer genes,…
Twisted science: New quantum ruler to explore exotic matter
Researchers have developed a ‘quantum ruler’ to measure and explore the strange properties of multilayered…
Oldest fossil human footprints in North America confirmed
New research reaffirms that human footprints found in White Sands National Park, NM, date to…
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Discovery made about Fischer Tropsch process could help improve fuel production
A fundamental discovery about the Fischer Tropsch process, a catalytic reaction used in industry to…
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New discovery may ‘unlock’ the future of infectious disease and cancer treatment
Researchers have identified a ‘guard mechanism’ for a protein which attacks microbes in infected cells,…
When I use a word . . . Dinitrophenol? Don’t take it
A warningDinitrophenol, or more accurately 2,4-dinitrophenol, is a poisonous chemical that was originally used as…
Covid-19 inquiry: Ministers abandoned public health principles during pandemic, says BMA chief
The UK government “lost control” of the covid pandemic in its early stages through poor…
Study shows prior exposure to common virus shields against birth defects and miscarriage
Researchers found that pre-existing immunity to Cytomegalovirus (CMV) can limit its transmission during pregnancy and…
Brain is ‘rewired’ during pregnancy to prepare for motherhood
Researchers have shown that pregnancy hormones ‘rewire’ the brain to prepare mice for motherhood. The…
The end of genes: Routine test reveals unique divergence in genetic code
Scientists testing a new method of sequencing single cells have unexpectedly changed our understanding of…
Groundbreaking study shows defects spreading through diamond faster than the speed of sound
Settling a half century of debate, researchers have discovered that tiny linear defects can propagate…
AI-driven earthquake forecasting shows promise in trials
A new attempt to predict earthquakes has raised hopes that artificial intelligence could one day be used…
Plants could worsen air pollution on a warming planet
New research shows that plants such as oak and poplar trees will emit more of…
Don’t feel appreciated by your partner? Relationship interventions can help
When we’re married or in a long-term romantic relationship, we may eventually come to take…
NIH funds expanded access projects for ALS
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Balancing climate anxiety with hope: learning from collective climate activism
The climate emergency continues to progress with relentless severity.1 Every day brings news of further…
US dietary committee is plagued with “high risk conflicts of interest,” report finds
Nine out of 20 members of the US Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee (DGAC) have “high”…
STAT+: Pharmalittle: FDA panel lacks confidence in Amgen cancer drug data; weight loss drugs linked to rare stomach problems
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Nobel Peace Prize choice of Narges Mohammadi highlights ‘courage and determination’ of Iranian women: OHCHR
The Nobel Committee’s decision to award the Nobel Peace Prize to imprisoned Iranian human rights…
How climate change is affecting child development
Rahul Rao, a student from Hyderabad, India, has had severe allergies and eczema since he…
Sharp Scratch episode 92: Being yourself at work
In this episode of Sharp Scratch, Charlotte, Kayode, and Maz delved back into the topic…
Opinion: STAT+: How payer-participating trials could help transform clinical research on FDA-approved drugs
Earlier this year, Food and Drug Administration Commissioner Robert M. Califf proposed something radical: that…
Opinion: The next frontier in biomedicine: AI models of the human immune system
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Access to new tools to combat RSV in babies likely to prove challenging
In a fall in which new tools to fight old diseases — updated Covid-19 vaccines,…
Prenatal Yoga Benefits: 5 Reasons Why Every Mom-to-be MUST Practise Asanas – India.com
Prenatal Yoga Benefits: 5 Reasons Why Every Mom-to-be MUST Practise Asanas India.com Read Original Article: Prenatal…
Prenatal Diagnostics: Caught Between Horror and Hope – Word on Fire
Prenatal Diagnostics: Caught Between Horror and Hope Word on Fire Read Original Article: Prenatal Diagnostics: Caught…
New CME Course Addresses Prenatal Alcohol Use | CME – AAFP News
New CME Course Addresses Prenatal Alcohol Use | CME AAFP News Read Original Article: New CME…
Pregnant migrants in Chicago lack adequate prenatal care – WBEZ Chicago
Pregnant migrants in Chicago lack adequate prenatal care WBEZ Chicago Read Original Article: Pregnant migrants in…
Pregnancy leads to permanent rewiring of brain, study suggests – The Guardian
Pregnancy leads to permanent rewiring of brain, study suggests The Guardian Read Original Article: Pregnancy leads…
Pregnancy really does change the brain, study shows – NPR
Pregnancy really does change the brain, study shows NPR Read Original Article: Pregnancy really does change…
Pregnancy programs the brain for mothering – Science
Pregnancy programs the brain for mothering Science Read Original Article: Pregnancy programs the brain for mothering…
Pregnant dog found dumped on Eight Mile with dead pup hanging from her – FOX 2 Detroit
Pregnant dog found dumped on Eight Mile with dead pup hanging from her FOX 2 Detroit…
Supreme Court against allowing married couple to abort normal pregnancy after 24 weeks – Times of India
Supreme Court against allowing married couple to abort normal pregnancy after 24 weeks Times of India…
Sparks’ Dearica Hamby files discrimination lawsuit against Aces, WNBA over treatment during pregnancy – CBS Sports
Sparks’ Dearica Hamby files discrimination lawsuit against Aces, WNBA over treatment during pregnancy CBS Sports Read…
Teacher Accused of Raping Boy Claims in Recording She’s Pregnant with His Child: Prosecutors – PEOPLE
Teacher Accused of Raping Boy Claims in Recording She’s Pregnant with His Child: Prosecutors PEOPLE Read…
Teacher accused of raping student implies she’s pregnant with his child – WSB Atlanta
Teacher accused of raping student implies she’s pregnant with his child WSB Atlanta Read Original Article:…
Teacher Charged With Raping Child Under 13 Tells Victim She’s Pregnant – Inside Edition
Teacher Charged With Raping Child Under 13 Tells Victim She’s Pregnant Inside Edition Read Original Article:…
Holyoke shooting: Men charged with murder after pregnant woman’s baby dies – The Boston Globe
Holyoke shooting: Men charged with murder after pregnant woman’s baby dies The Boston Globe 2 suspects…
The Faces Behind the Dominican Republic’s High Rates of Teen Pregnancy – Hyperallergic
The Faces Behind the Dominican Republic’s High Rates of Teen Pregnancy Hyperallergic Read Original Article: The…
History of Heart Transplant Tied to Worse Pregnancy Outcome – Medscape
History of Heart Transplant Tied to Worse Pregnancy Outcome Medscape Read Original Article: History of Heart…
Pregnant Model Maleesa Mooney’s Cause of Death Revealed – Yahoo Entertainment
Pregnant Model Maleesa Mooney’s Cause of Death Revealed Yahoo Entertainment Read Original Article: Pregnant Model Maleesa…
Lincoln man charged in pregnant woman’s murder pleads not guilty – WPRI.com
Lincoln man charged in pregnant woman’s murder pleads not guilty WPRI.com Read Original Article: Lincoln man…
$50M Grant for Study on Pregnancy and Children’s Health – Penn Medicine
$50M Grant for Study on Pregnancy and Children’s Health Penn Medicine Read Original Article: $50M Grant…
UNICEF in Armenia creates safe spaces for children from Karabakh
In one week, more than 100,000 people arrived in Armenia from Karabakh, including around 30,000…
News in Brief 5 October 2023
Ban autonomous weapons now, UN and Red Cross chiefs tell countries States ‘can and must…