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Belarus is not safe for anyone critical of authorities, warns rights expert
Citizens and civil society critical of the Belarussian authorities face worsening repression, arbitrary detention, ill-treatment…
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High ceilings linked to poorer exam results for university students
Ever wondered why you performed worse than expected in that final university exam that you…
Low-dose aspirin could help prevent pregnancy complications caused by flu infections
A world-first study has found low-dose aspirin may treat flu-induced blood vessel inflammation, creating better…
Drugs that kill ‘zombie’ cells may benefit some older women, but not all
Drugs that selectively kill senescent cells may benefit otherwise healthy older women but are not…
Using visible light to make pharmaceutical building blocks
Chemists have discovered a way to use visible light to synthesize a class of compounds…
UV radiation damage leads to ribosome roadblocks, causing early skin cell death
In a recent study, researchers suggest the cell’s messenger RNA (mRNA) — the major translator…
Precise and less expensive 3D printing of complex, high-resolution structures
Researchers have developed a new two-photon polymerization technique that uses two lasers to 3D print…
Giant clams may hold the answers to making solar energy more efficient
Solar panel and biorefinery designers could learn a thing or two from iridescent giant clams…
GSK buys mRNA-based Covid, flu vaccines from CureVac in restructured partnership
GSK and CureVac have restructured an ongoing partnership that gives the British pharma giant control…
Clarity is power—and ChatGPT can help
I fully support everything that Richards says about health literacy1 and want to mention two…
Artificial intelligence for neurodiversity
Beyond the extreme risks of artificial intelligence (AI)1 discussed by Sorich and colleagues,2 algorithmic bias…
STAT+: What’s next for Cassava Sciences, and Cartesian Therapeutics has a novel excuse for dodgy data
This is the online edition of Adam’s Biotech Scorecard, a subscriber-only newsletter. STAT+ subscribers can…
US Supreme Court strikes down Sackler family’s immunity, casting Purdue opioid settlement into doubt
A $9bn legal settlement agreed between Purdue Pharma, the drug company whose misleading marketing helped…
Anaesthetist who sexually assaulted a child is jailed for eight years
An anaesthetist who sexually assaulted a girl aged under 13 who was in hospital for…
US surgeon general declares gun violence a public health crisis
The US surgeon general, Vivek Murthy, has declared gun violence a public health crisis, calling…
The patients bringing lived experience to research teams
In 2015, when the Cambridge Clinical Trials Unit launched its Patient Led Research Hub (PLRH)…
Police investigate hospital admissions and death potentially linked to zopiclone
Police in County Durham are investigating reports of seven adults who were taken to hospital…
As bird flu spreads among U.S. cattle, veterinarians find themselves in a familiar position: the frontlines
When, in April, the federal government began requiring some cows to be tested for a…
Opinion: Listen: Why is eugenics still alive and well in scientific publishing?
While the bogus science of eugenics — the idea that the human race can be…
Opinion: Can the National Institutes of Health navigate multiple storms and rebuild its bipartisan support?
Few federal agencies have enjoyed a more sterling reputation on Capitol Hill over the past…
Stingray that went viral after mysterious pregnancy dies, aquarium says – CBS News
Stingray that went viral after mysterious pregnancy dies, aquarium says CBS News Charlotte, stingray whose ‘mystery…
Advancing toward a preventative HIV vaccine
A major challenge in developing a vaccine for HIV is that the virus mutates fast…
Genetic study points to oxytocin as possible treatment for obesity and postnatal depression
Scientists have identified a gene which, when missing or impaired, can cause obesity, behavioural problems…
Systematic biases at play in clinical trials
Randomized controlled trials, or RCTs, are believed to be the best way to study the…
Nuclear spectroscopy breakthrough could rewrite the fundamental constants of nature
Raising the energy state of an atom’s nucleus using a laser, or exciting it, would…
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Gaza: 250,000 feared displaced in new Khan Younis escalationNear-famine conditions only one of Sudan’s problemsIn…
Quack Cancer Diets Endanger People. Stick to Science-Backed Medicine – Scientific American
Quack Cancer Diets Endanger People. Stick to Science-Backed Medicine Scientific American Read Original Article: Quack Cancer…
World News in Brief: Doha talks on Afghanistan, human rights in Belarus, Rohingya refugees in India, global trade rises
The UN’s top political affairs official on Tuesday reiterated that human rights, especially the rights…
Optoelectronics gain spin control from chiral perovskites and III-V semiconductors
A research effort has made advances that could enable a broader range of currently unimagined…
Study explores what motivates people to watch footage of disasters and extreme weather
The release in July 2024 of the blockbuster film Twisters (centred around a social-media celebrity…
True scale of carbon impact from long-distance travel revealed
The reality of the climate impact of long-distance passenger travel has been revealed in new…
Spotted apex predator being pressured by spotted pack hunters — and it’s our fault
Leopards, who are already in decline, can’t keep up with hyenas when people are around….
Understanding the synchronization of physiological states during a live music performance
In a concert, members of the audience can respond emotionally to music, owing to their…
Research shows how RNA ‘junk’ controls our genes
Researchers have made a significant advance in understanding how genes are controlled in living organisms….
An ant that selectively amputates the infected limbs of wounded sisters
Saving lives through surgery is no longer exclusive to humans. Scientists now detail how Florida…
Doctors could soon use facial temperature for early diagnosis of metabolic diseases
A colder nose and warmer cheeks may be a telltale sign of rising blood pressure….
New WHO guidelines to help millions quit tobacco
The UN World Health Organization (WHO) on Tuesday released the first-ever guidelines for those seeking…
Melting of Alaskan glaciers accelerating faster than previously thought
Melting of glaciers in a major Alaskan icefield has accelerated and could reach an irreversible…
How our brains develop facial recognition skills: New face-detecting brain circuit
Scientists have uncovered a brain circuit in primates that rapidly detects faces. The findings help…
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CDC looks to expand capacity to test for H5N1 bird flu in people
As the H5N1 bird flu outbreak in dairy cows enters its fourth month, the Centers…
STAT+: FDA approves Eli Lilly’s early Alzheimer’s treatment
Eli Lilly’s early Alzhiemer’s treatment was approved by the Food and Drug Administration on Tuesday,…
STAT+: Former Mass General president Peter Slavin will run Cedars-Sinai in Los Angeles
Peter Slavin, who ran Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston for nearly two decades before stepping…
STAT+: Report shows U.S. biotechs are wary of Chinese partnerships due to looming BIOSECURE Act
A looming anti-China biotechnology bill has spooked U.S. life sciences companies, according to a new…
Making sense of the debate’s health care debate
You’re reading the web edition of D.C. Diagnosis, STAT’s twice-weekly newsletter about the politics and…
Supreme Court to weigh whether the FDA was heavy-handed with flavored e-cigarette products
WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court took up an e-cigarette case Tuesday, weighing whether the Food…
STAT+: Pharmalittle: We’re reading about FTC probing Teva patents, a Moderna flu vaccine contract, and more
Rise and shine, another busy day is on the way. However, this is also shaping…
Organic material from Mars reveals the likely origin of life’s building blocks
Two samples from Mars together deliver clear evidence of the origin of Martian organic material….
Light targets cells for death and triggers immune response with laser precision
A new method of precisely targeting troublesome cells for death using light could unlock new…
Mechanism of lupus pathogenesis unveiled
A team identifies target protein regulating autoimmune disease lupus. Read Original Article: Mechanism of lupus…
Ocean acidification turns fish off coral reefs
A new study of coral reefs in Papua New Guinea shows ocean acidification simplifies coral…