Scientists stunned to discover plants beneath mile-deep Greenland ice
Scientists found frozen plant fossils, preserved under a mile of ice on Greenland. The discovery…
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STAT+: Once again, the viability of the U.S. biosimilar market is thrown into question
Despite periodic reports that biosimilars have finally arrived and will save the U.S. health care…
Sewage-testing robots process wastewater faster to predict COVID-19 outbreaks sooner
By using a sewage-handling robot, this laboratory has been able to detect coronavirus in wastewater…
STAT+: In restarted study, Solid Bio reports no serious toxicity in Duchenne patient given ‘safer’ gene therapy
Solid Biosciences said Monday that it has restarted a clinical trial involving its experimental gene…
Study predicts the oceans will start emitting ozone-depleting CFCs
The ocean, a longtime reservoir for CFC-11, will become a source of the ozone-depleting chemical…
Scientists plumb the depths of the world’s tallest geyser
Scientists were ready to jump at the opportunity to get an unprecedented look at the…
Exercise during pregnancy may save kids from health problems as adults
One day soon, a woman’s first trip to the doctor after conceiving may include a…
The curious case of AstraZeneca’s Covid-19 vaccine
AstraZeneca’s Covid-19 vaccine is facing a crisis of confidence, with one European country after another,…
New AI tool can revolutionize microscopy
An AI tool offers new opportunities for analyzing images taken with microscopes. A study shows…
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Faster drug discovery through machine learning
Researchers have developed DeepBAR, a machine learning technique that quickly calculates drug molecules’ binding affinity…
What happens in your brain when you ‘lose yourself’ in fiction
If you count yourself among those who lose themselves in the lives of fictional characters,…
European summer droughts since 2015 unprecedented in past two millennia
Recent summer droughts in Europe are far more severe than anything in the past 2,100…
Could we recycle plastic bags into fabrics of the future?
Engineers have developed self-cooling fabrics from polyethylene, commonly used in plastic bags. They estimate that…
Lab studies of emotion and well-being may be missing real-world anxiety
Psychologists have been studying emotional health and well-being for decades, often having people engage in…
Whispers from the dark side: What can gravitational waves reveal about dark matter?
Researchers recently captured the first signs of very low-frequency gravitational waves. They analyzed the data…
There might be many planets with water-rich atmospheres
A new study suggests that hot, rocky exoplanets could not only develop atmospheres full of…
Global river flow contingent upon climate change
Study shows that as climate change impacts extreme flows, it could be worsening river flooding…
Drug delivery system: Injections or light irradiation?
A research team has developed near-infrared (NIR) light triggered drug delivery system. Read Original Article:…
Bacteria adapt syringe apparatus to changing conditions
Basic, acidic, basic again: for pathogenic bacteria such as Salmonella, the human digestive tract is…
STAT+: Insulin makers win a significant round in Minnesota lawsuit accusing them of racketeering
In a setback to efforts to control insulin prices, a U.S. court judge tossed key…
STAT+: Insulin makers win a significant round in Minnesota lawsuit accusing them of racketeering
In a setback to efforts to control insulin prices, a U.S. court judge tossed key…
Largest supernova remnant ever discovered with X-rays
In the first all-sky survey by the eROSITA X-ray telescope onboard SRG, astronomers have identified…
Reducing global warming matters for freshwater fish species
The habitats of freshwater fish species are threatened by global warming, mainly due to rising…
Thirteen things primary care clinics can check to help preserve brain health
It’s important to take steps to prevent cognitive decline before changes to the aging brain…
Beta-blockers not likely to cause depression yet may contribute to sleep disturbances
Depression was not more common in patients who used beta-blockers. The rate of discontinuing medications…
Calls to poison centers about high-powered magnets increased by 444% after ban lifted
A recent study analyzed calls to U.S. poison centers for magnet exposures in children age…
Engineers combine AI and wearable cameras in self-walking robotic exoskeletons
Robotics researchers are developing exoskeletons and prosthetic legs capable of thinking and moving on their…
STAT+: A Rubius drug derived from red blood cells produces anti-tumor responses — and more questions
Two patients with cancer showed partial tumor shrinkage after infusions of a novel immune-boosting treatment…
STAT+: Pharmalittle: Covid-19 vaccine shortages prompt new manufacturing alliances; WHO endorses AstraZeneca shot
Good morning, everyone, and welcome to another working week. We hope the weekend respite was…
STAT+: A deep dive into Eli Lilly’s tantalizing Alzheimer’s drug data
Here is some analysis and perspective, not to mention a few burning questions, about the…
Opinion: Addiction and behavioral health care workers should have access to Covid-19 testing and vaccines
At the beginning of the pandemic, the U.S. government and private organizations rushed to support…
For the first time in decades, vaccines are having a moment. Will it last?
Rupali Limaye got her first dose of Covid-19 vaccine a couple of weeks ago. “I…
The White House is set to unveil a wide-reaching, billion-dollar campaign aimed at convincing every American to get vaccinated
WASHINGTON — The White House this week will unveil a wide-reaching, $1.5 billion public relations…
New tool to dissect ‘undruggable’ proteins through the sugars they depend on
Researchers have developed a new tool to study ‘undruggable’ proteins through the sugars they depend…
Cancer cells may evade chemotherapy by going dormant
Cancer cells can dodge chemotherapy by entering a state that bears similarity to certain kinds…
STAT+: Eli Lilly releases detailed results on Alzheimer’s drug, as data divide researchers
Eli Lilly’s experimental Alzheimer’s medicine donanemab showed some of the best early results seen by…
Fighting the opioid epidemic through an integrative approach – KNBN NewsCenter1 – Newscenter1.tv
Fighting the opioid epidemic through an integrative approach – KNBN NewsCenter1 Newscenter1.tv Read Original Article: Fighting…
Republicans offer health insurance alternative to Lembo’s public option – Journal Inquirer
Republicans offer health insurance alternative to Lembo’s public option Journal Inquirer Read Original Article: Republicans offer…
Traces of Earth’s early magma ocean identified in Greenland rocks
New research led by the University of Cambridge has found rare evidence – preserved in…
Glaciers and enigmatic stone stripes in the Ethiopian highlands
Although past temperature variations in the tropics are of great importance to understanding the global…
Switch Your Clocks; Stay Aware of Your Health
If people seem a bit more salty Sunday, it could be because springing ahead to…
STAT+: Bipartisan group of former FDA commissioners pushes for strong tobacco regulation
WASHINGTON — A bipartisan cadre of FDA commissioners urged the Biden administration to get tough…
SARS-CoV-2 jumped from bats to humans without much change, study finds
How much did SARS-CoV-2 need to change in order to adapt to its new human…
Bombshell analysis traces new Ebola outbreak to survivor of West Africa crisis
A survivor of the massive 2014-2016 West African Ebola outbreak almost certainly triggered an outbreak…
A computational guide to lead cells down desired differentiation paths
Scientists have developed a computer-guided design tool called IRENE, which significantly helps increase the efficiency…
‘Magical’ fire suppressant kills zombie fires 40% faster than water alone
New research shows a fire suppressant, when combined with water, cuts the amount of time…
Astronomers have detected a moving supermassive black hole
Scientists have long theorized that supermassive black holes can wander through space — but catching…
Accurate aging of wild animals thanks to first epigenetic clock for bats
A new study found that DNA from tissue samples can be used to accurately predict…
STAT+: Hospitals’ push to boost Medicare pay through December faces uncertain fate in the Senate
WASHINGTON — Hospitals successfully lobbied to get a House vote next week to prolong a…
Sea-level rise drives wastewater leakage to coastal waters
A new study has provided direct evidence that tidally-driven groundwater inundation of wastewater infrastructure is…