Molecular ‘barcode’ helps decide which sperm will reach an egg
A protein called CatSper1 may act as a molecular ‘barcode’ that helps determine which sperm…
Category: Human Health
Scientists uncover the mysterious origin of canal grass in Panama
How did canal grass arrive in Panama? Scientists compared the DNA of sugar cane relatives…
CRISPR tagging improves accuracy of model cells grown from stem cells
CRISPR tags are being used to identify all of the transcription factors necessary to turn…
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The Canadians Are Putting the Kibosh on Trump’s Drug Import Plan
The Canadian Health minister signed an order last week that will curb the ability of…
Scientists discover role of protein in detecting the common cold virus
The role of a protein in detecting the common cold virus and kickstarting an immune…
Why long-suffering hosts grow a thick skin
Occasionally, following a transplant procedure, the donor’s immune cells recognize the recipient’s tissues as foreign…
Tweaking carotenoid genes helps tomatoes bring their A-game
Researchers led by the University of Tsukuba demonstrated that Target-AID gene editing technology can be…
Next step in simulating the universe
Researchers have developed a way to accurately represent the behavior of elementary particles called neutrinos…
Ultrasensitive transistor for herbicide detection in water
Researchers have fabricated a tiny electronic sensor that can detect very low levels of a…
How nanotechnology helps mRNA Covid-19 vaccines work
While the first two Covid-19 vaccines relying on messenger RNA technology speed toward regulatory approval…
Octogenarian snapper found off Australia becomes oldest tropical reef fish by two decades
An 81-year-old midnight snapper caught off the coast of Western Australia has taken the title…
Key molecules in brain development and neurodegenerative diseases identified
A research team uncovers the mechanism that regulates local expression of key molecules in brain…
Collision models impact the future of energy
A new database of electron-molecule reactions is a major step forward in making nuclear fusion…
Climate change warms groundwater in Bavaria
Groundwater reservoirs in Bavaria have warmed considerably over the past few decades. A new study…
Hydrogen-powered heavy duty vehicles could contribute significantly to achieving climate goals
A partial transition of German road transport to hydrogen energy is among the possibilities being…
New research reveals ‘megatrends’ that will affect forests in the next decade
A group of experts from academic, governmental and international organisations have identified five large-scale ‘megatrends’…
Chemical memory in plants affects chances of offspring survival
Researchers have uncovered the mechanism that allows plants to pass on their ‘memories’ to offspring,…
Breaking the rules of chemistry unlocks new reaction
Scientists have broken the rules of enzyme engineering to unlock a new method for creating…
AI reduces computational time required to study fate of molecules exposed to light
Light-induced processes are critical in transformative technologies such as solar energy harvesting, as well as…
Plants on aspirin
For centuries humans were using willow barks to treat a headache or an inflamed tooth….
Watching the Arctic thaw in fast-forward
The frozen permafrost in the Arctic is thawing on an alarming scale. By analyzing an…
Drug development target for retinal dystrophies
Researchers report that deleting one of the inhibitors of the RPE65 gene in a mouse…
Meningococcus B vaccine prevents disease with 79 per cent effectiveness in under-18s
Meningococcus group B, the most prevalent strain of meningococcal infection, is prevented with 79 per…
Link found between drought and HIV among women in less-developed countries
Researchers explored the consequences of drought and lack of environmental resources on women in less-developed…
Is it better to give than receive?
Young children who have experienced compassionate love and empathy from their mothers may be more…
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Producing ammonia with a much smaller carbon footprint
Researchers describe a new process to produce ammonia with a potentially much lower carbon footprint….
Air pollution spikes linked to lower test scores for Salt Lake County third graders
More frequent exposure to air pollution spikes were associated with reduced test scores for third…
STAT+: STAT+ Conversations: A conversation on drug pricing, policy, and access
Every week, STAT+ subscribers get access to exclusive conversations with biotech, pharma and health tech…
White House to host Covid-19 vaccine summit, as Trump seeks to burnish record
The Trump administration has invited leading vaccine manufacturers, drug distributors, and government officials to a…
Post-COVID pain or weakness? Request an ultrasound or MRI
A new study shows how advanced imaging technology can pinpoint what may have caused patients’…
Transportation of water into the deep Earth by Al-phase D
Researchers have recently measured the propagation speed of ultrasonic waves in an aluminum-rich hydrous mineral…
Children with dyslexia show stronger emotional responses
Children diagnosed with dyslexia show greater emotional reactivity than children without dyslexia, according to a…
Older adults in wealthier countries drink more alcohol
A new global study finds older people in wealthy countries consume more alcohol than their…
Warning signs over effectiveness of HIV ‘wonder drug’ in sub-Saharan Africa
Dolutegravir, the current first-line treatment for HIV, may not be as effective as hoped in…
AI predicts which drug combinations kill cancer cells
A machine learning model can help us treat cancer more effectively. Read Original Article: AI…
New device offers faster way to detect antibiotic-resistant bacteria
A new device for faster testing of antibiotic-resistant bacteria has been developed. Read Original Article:…
Lab results don’t explain ‘obesity paradox,’ but bias may
Results of standard laboratory tests performed on adult outpatients to provide an overall picture of…
‘Anti-antibiotic’ allows for use of antibiotics without driving resistance
An inexpensive, FDA-approved drug — cholestyramine — taken in conjunction with an antibiotic prevents the…
STAT+: Pharmalittle: Serum Institute threatens to sue Covid-19 vaccine trial participant; U.S. agency prepares for Covid-19 vaccine fraud
Good morning, everyone, and how are you today? We are doing just fine, thank you,…
New theory on ‘Venus’ figurines
One of world’s earliest examples of art, the enigmatic `Venus’ figurines carved some 30,000 years…
STAT+: Agios drug for rare form of anemia achieves main goal of late-stage clinical trial
Agios Pharmaceuticals said Tuesday that its experimental drug mitapivat increased hemoglobin levels in patients with…
Opinion: The U.S. must support access to care and incentives for the innovation that transforms it
The deadly spread of Covid-19 around the world has highlighted the importance of innovation and…
STAT+: Legend Biotech believes it is not a target of Chinese investigation, CEO says
The new CEO of Legend Biotech says the company has seen no indication that it…
STAT+: Burr, in line to lead Senate Republicans’ health strategy, has a long history of antagonizing the FDA
WASHINGTON — Ask some key public health officials, and they’ll warn you that next year,…
The PPE crisis didn’t go away: Across the U.S., grassroots supply networks are trying to fill the void
Christine Garcia was scrambling. As the San Francisco regional director at an agency for children…
Engineers combine light and sound to see underwater
Engineers have developed an airborne method for imaging underwater objects by combining light and sound…
Microfluidic system with cell-separating powers may unravel how novel pathogens attack
To develop effective therapeutics against pathogens, scientists need to first uncover how they attack host…
Researchers explore population size, density in rise of centralized power in antiquity
A group of researchers developed Power Theory, a model emphasizing the role of demography in…
An escape route for seafloor methane
A study has solved the mystery of how and why columns of methane, a potent…
Study shows strong links between music and math, reading achievement
A music educator thought that if he could just control his study for the myriad…