Supreme Court questions restricting government efforts to limit Covid-19 misinformation
WASHINGTON — Most of the Supreme Court’s justices on Monday seemed to question states’ arguments that…
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Tanks of the Triassic: New crocodile ancestor identified
Dinosaurs get all the glory. But aetosaurs, a heavily armored cousin of modern crocodiles, ruled…
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Holographic message encoded in simple plastic
Important data can be stored and concealed quite easily in ordinary plastic using 3D printers…
Breathe, don’t vent: Turning down the heat is key to managing anger
Venting about a source of anger might feel good in the moment, but it’s not…
Feeling apathetic? There may be hope
A new method that aims to help people develop grit looks promising. Read Original Article:…
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Self-heating concrete is one step closer to putting snow shovels and salt out of business
Researchers recently reported on the science behind its special concrete, that can warm itself up…
STAT+: FDA approves first gene therapy for a fatal neuron disease in children
The Food and Drug Administration on Tuesday approved a gene therapy for metachromatic leukodystrophy, a…
EPA bans asbestos, a deadly carcinogen still in use decades after partial ban
WASHINGTON — The Environmental Protection Agency on Monday announced a comprehensive ban on asbestos, a…
Contineum Therapeutics files for IPO
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STAT+: I was wrong about Geron’s blood cancer drug. Now, is it a takeover target?
I was wrong about Geron. For years, I’ve believed — and declared publicly — that…
STAT+: Pharmalittle: We’re reading about CAR-T drugs for myeloma, CVS rebate credits, and more
Good morning, everyone, and welcome to another working week. We hope the weekend respite was…
The harms of adverse childhood experiences are well-known. But positive experiences can affect future health, too
I was recently working with a young mother who struggled with depression and anxiety in…
STAT+: As AI marches into medicine, investors eye security, privacy startups
Investors are starting to back startups that offer privacy and security services to bolster health…
STAT+: As Humira biosimilars take over the market, CVS has created a new ploy: the drug ‘rebate credit’
The biggest enticement that large pharmacy benefit managers offer to the employers that hire them…
STAT+: The Boston area built a ton of lab space. Now many of those buildings are opening empty
Around this time three years ago, while most of us navigated pandemic life, real estate developers…
Speaking without vocal cords, thanks to a new AI-assisted wearable device
Bioengineers have invented a thin, flexible device that adheres to the neck and translates the…
Oregon State researchers take deep dive into how much water is stored in snow
There’s a new metric that provides a more holistic look at how much water is…
‘Noisy’ roundworm brains give rise to individuality
Research has demonstrated individual differences in and successfully extracted commonalities from the whole-brain activity of…
The latest twist in John Green’s anti-tuberculosis story: working with governments
WASHINGTON — John Green, the popular novelist and YouTube star, gave the health care world…
STAT+: FDA advisers back CAR-T therapies in blood cancer, despite safety concerns
A panel of expert advisers to the Food and Drug Administration on Friday voted in…
Gut bacteria make neurotransmitters to shape the newborn immune system
Investigators discovered that unique bacteria colonize the gut shortly after birth and make the neurotransmitter…
Shark-bitten orcas in the Northeastern Pacific could be a new population of killer whale
Researchers believe a group of killer whales observed hunting marine mammals including sperm whales, as…
How the brain translates motivation into goal-oriented behavior, according to new study
Hunger can drive a motivational state that leads an animal to a successful pursuit of…
Groundbreaking study reveals extensive leatherback turtle activity along U.S. coastline
A new study provides groundbreaking findings that offer insights on the migration and foraging patterns…
A theory linking ignition with flame provides roadmap to better combustion engines
Researchers have theoretically linked ignition and deflagration in a combustion system, unlocking new configurations for…
Q&A: Is it time for scientists to rethink how they study sex in research?
Our understanding of sex has come a long way. Aristotle theorized that heat during conception…
STAT+: Pharmalittle: We’re reading about a liver-drug approval, pharma’s positive outlook, and more
And so, another working week will soon come to a close. Not a moment too…
What happens when an approved drug doesn’t work?
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Opinion: Lessons for scientists from the All of Us Research Program backlash
Scientists are taught early in our training that criticism is a fundamental part of the…
STAT+: Bayer exec: U.S. is key in reviving beleaguered pharma’s drug pipeline
German pharmaceutical company Bayer is expanding its U.S. pharma business significantly, despite corporate turmoil and…
What the brains of song birds can teach us about human stuttering
A symphony of synapses fires every time a songbird sings. For Erich Jarvis, a neurobiologist…
Inside a push to create an NIH office for post-infection chronic illness
When the White House released President Biden’s 2025 budget requests this week, funding for biomedical…
Ayurvedic company in India banned from advertising certain products : Goats and Soda – NPR
Ayurvedic company in India banned from advertising certain products : Goats and Soda NPR Read Original…
Teen use of delta-8, an unregulated marijuana alternative, is rising – FOX 10 News Phoenix
Teen use of delta-8, an unregulated marijuana alternative, is rising FOX 10 News Phoenix Read Original…
Diverse habitats help salmon weather unpredictable climate changes
Restored salmon habitat should resemble financial portfolios, offering fish diverse options for feeding and survival…
Therapy using intense light and chronological time can benefit heart
Managing circadian rhythms through intense light and chronologically timed therapy can help prevent or treat…
Researchers prove fundamental limits of electromagnetic energy absorption
Electrical engineers have determined the theoretical fundamental limit for how much electromagnetic energy a transparent…
Infections from these bacteria are on the rise: New blood test cuts diagnosis time from months to hours
Researchers have designed a platform to perform blood-based diagnoses of nontuberculosis mycobacteria, simplifying and shortening…
Listen: A dilemma in ALS, the first MASH drug, & why gene therapy is hard
What happens when an approved drug doesn’t work? Why don’t patients want gene therapy? And…
A pioneering way to target the culprit behind a deadly liver cancer
Researchers have translated a cutting-edge tactic for treating genetic disorders into a fresh approach for…
New study on mating behaviors offers clues into the evolution of attraction
In examining the mating rituals of roundworms, researchers uncovered a unique approach to reproduction that…
STAT+: Madrigal wins first U.S. approval for drug to treat liver disease MASH
The Food and Drug Administration on Thursday approved the first medicine developed specifically to treat…
FRYL gene variants linked to a new neurological disorder
A recent study links the FRYL gene to a new neurodevelopmental disorder in humans. They…
Vac to the future
Scientists recently published the results of a competition that put researchers to the test. For…
Age and sex associated with patient’s likelihood of antimicrobial resistance
A person’s age, sex and location are correlated with the chance that they have a…
How fear unfolds inside our brains
The stress-induced mechanisms that cause our brain to produce feelings of fear in the absence…
Senators press HHS secretary on Change HealthCare cyberattack fallout
WASHINGTON— Senators want answers from the Biden administration on the recent cyberattack that froze millions…
Study: Gilead antiviral drug shows promise as a treatment for Ebola Sudan
A new study suggests the antiviral drug obeldesivir may be effective in curing Ebola Sudan…
STAT+: EPA restricts cancer-causing chemical used to sterilize medical devices
On Thursday, the Environmental Protection Agency finalized limits on a carcinogenic gas called ethylene oxide…
How home food availability affects young children’s nutrient intake
Early childhood is an important time for learning about nutrition and establishing healthy eating behaviors….