Editing without ‘cutting’: Molecular mechanisms of new gene-editing tool revealed
New research has determined the spatial structure of various processes of a novel gene-editing tool…
Year: 2024
Menstrual periods are arriving earlier for younger generations, especially among racial minority and lower-income individuals
The average age at menarche — the first menstrual period — has been decreasing among…
More than just social media use may be causing depression in young adults, study shows
Over the past few decades, there has been a significant increase in the prevalence of…
Orchids support seedlings through ‘parental nurture’ via shared underground fungal networks
Orchid plants nurture their seedlings via an underground fungal network, new research has revealed. Read…
New technique offers more precise maps of the Moon’s surface
A new study may help redefine how scientists map the surface of the Moon, making…
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Scent detection dogs discern odour molecules better than previously thought
According to a recent study, dogs trained to detect scent may be able to identify…
Heart healthy behaviors may help reverse rapid cell aging
The benefits gained with higher lifestyle scores may be associated with the positive influence of…
Public have no difficulty getting to grips with an extra thumb, study finds
Researchers have shown that members of the public have little trouble in learning very quickly…
STAT+: Akili, maker of a video game to treat ADHD, acquired for $34 million
A month after announcing it was seeking strategic alternatives, Akili Interactive, maker of a video…
Bird flu: Diverse range of vaccines platforms ‘crucial’ for enhancing human pandemic preparedness
Review of research to-date suggests vaccination remains the most effective strategy for avian influenza prevention…
STAT+: Scientists install ‘window’ in the skull to record brain activity using ultrasound
Researchers may have a new way to watch the human brain pulse, thanks to an…
NIH-funded clinical trials often miss racial, gender diversity enrollment goals, report finds
WASHINGTON — Clinical trials that the National Institutes of Health funds often enroll fewer Black…
Labour’s pledge to clear NHS waiting list within five years will be tough to achieve, say leaders
The Labour Party’s general election campaign pledge to clear the backlog of NHS patients waiting…
Sudan: Aid workers describe “bloodbath” in Darfur as hospitals are repeatedly attacked
Sudan’s South Hospital in El Fasher (also known as Al-Fashir), the capital city of North…
Junior doctors in England announce five day walkout ahead of general election
Junior doctors in England have announced new strike dates ahead of the general election on…
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The new menstruation: Girls are getting their periods earlier and less regularly
Menstruation is a critical indicator of health. Whether and when someone with a uterus gets…
GPs could threaten mass resignation over NHS contract
GP representatives around the UK have told the BMA to “use the threat of mass…
Opinion: Listen: What happens when kids become caregivers?
When it comes to childhood and young adulthood, most people in the U.S. think of…
STAT+: Pharmalittle: We’re reading about a Merck deal, weight loss drugs, and lots more
Hello, everyone, and how are you today? We are doing just fine, thank you, especially…
STAT+: Biohaven protein-degrader drug falls short of investor expectations in early-study test
Biohaven Pharmaceuticals said Wednesday that a new type of experimental medicine reduced levels of a…
Wegovy linked to lower risk of alcohol use disorder in real-world study
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Intermittent fasting shows promise in improving gut health, weight management
Participants following an intermittent fasting and protein-pacing regimen, which involves evenly spaced protein intake throughout…
New deep learning model is ‘game changer’ for measuring embryo development
A new deep learning model performs a task that biologists have struggled with for centuries…
Optimal cancer-killing t cells discovered
A team of cancer researchers has discovered a new subset of T cells that may…
Circadian clock can be leveraged to enhance cancer immunotherapy
A multidisciplinary research team has revealed that the circadian clock — the biological pacemaker that…
A unified account of Darwinism’s varieties
A new article examines the question of what Darwinism is and how its nonscientific uses…
When should you neuter or spay your dog?
A new study updates guidelines for when you should neuter or spay your dog to…
Mechanisms for selective multiple sclerosis treatment strategy
Researchers have demonstrated how B cells infected with the Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) can contribute to…
‘Cloaked’ proteins deliver cancer-killing therapeutics into cells
Scientists have designed a way to ‘cloak’ proteins in a generalized technique that could lead…
Is it a sound of music…or of speech? Scientists uncover how our brains try to tell the difference
Music and speech are among the most frequent types of sounds we hear. But how…
Performance of eco-friendly cooling applications enhanced
Researchers have developed a sustainable and controllable strategy to manipulate interfacial heat transfer, paving the…
Fatherhood’s hidden heart health toll
Heart disease is the leading cause of death among men, and being a father may…
Light therapy increases brain connectivity following injury
Low-level light therapy appears to affect healing in the brains of people who suffered significant…
Why do Dyeing poison frogs tap dance?
The toe tapping behavior of various amphibians has long attracted attention from researchers and pet…
New WHO guidance can support transparent and informed engagement with the private sector
It has become increasingly common to refer to the corporate playbook when describing industry strategy…
STAT+: Reports: Looking to expand its pipeline, Merck to buy eye-disease startup EyeBio
LONDON — Merck is buying ophthalmology-focused startup EyeBio in a deal worth up to $3…
Does platelet rich plasma (PRP) treatment really work?
When a woman visited a spa in New Mexico in summer 2018 the last thing…
Reusable devices to apply cold sensation in the assessment of regional anaesthesia
What you need to knowCold sensation is commonly used to assess the effectiveness of regional…
Sex diversity in surgical teams is linked to better postoperative outcomes for patients, research finds
Patients have better postoperative outcomes when surgery is carried out by surgical and anaesthetic teams…
US state classifies mifepristone and misoprostol as dangerous controlled substances
The southern US state of Louisiana passed legislation on 25 May that classified mifepristone and…
STAT+: Health insurers boast to investors about using AI, but they’d rather not talk about it
Health insurers are telling shareholders that they are ramping up the use of artificial intelligence…
New obesity drugs are seemingly everywhere. Black Americans feel left out
STAT teamed up with Word In Black, a network of 10 Black news publishers, to…
Black voices, Black bodies: Life in the age of Ozempic
STAT teamed up with Word In Black, a network of 10 Black news publishers, to…
Opinion: The uphill battle to provide noninvasive treatment for fibroids
If an effective treatment is available for one common disease in men, and that same…
Opinion: Saving rural psychiatry services will require higher Medicaid payments
If there were ever to be an empty bed in the stress unit my psychiatrist…
Prenatal exposure to alcohol and its impact on reward processing and substance use in adulthood | Translational … – Nature.com
Prenatal exposure to alcohol and its impact on reward processing and substance use in adulthood…
Prenatal exposure to air pollution associated with increased mental health risks – Medical Xpress
Prenatal exposure to air pollution associated with increased mental health risks Medical Xpress Read Original Article:…
Acceptability of Prenatal Screening Tests Among Expectant Mothers in India: Insights and Implications for Public Health – Cureus
Acceptability of Prenatal Screening Tests Among Expectant Mothers in India: Insights and Implications for Public…
Massachusetts man accused of secretly giving girlfriend abortion pill to end pregnancy – CBS Boston
Massachusetts man accused of secretly giving girlfriend abortion pill to end pregnancy CBS Boston Brookline man…
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Deep concerns over ‘inhuman’ detention of Gazans by Israeli authorities Papua New Guinea disaster: Rescue efforts…