Rare species of small cats inadequately protected
The Indian subcontinent is a hotspot for wild felines. A new study now shows that…
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Field geology at Mars’ equator points to ancient megaflood
Floods of unimaginable magnitude once washed through Gale Crater on Mars’ equator around 4 billion…
A sulfur molecule to block the coronavirus
Some viruses can get inside cells via a mechanism that involves sulfur organic molecules. Chemists…
New findings speed progress towards affordable gene therapy
In a promising advance for affordable, personalized medicine, researchers have used metal-organic frameworks to successfully…
Getting it just right, the Goldilocks model of cancer
Cancer is a disease driven by mutations that alter the way biochemical signals control cell…
Staying ahead of the curve with 3D curved graphene
A team of researchers has amplified 3D graphene’s electrical properties by controlling its curvature. Read…
Plant research seals importance of microbes for survival and growth
Scientists have revealed that plants have a ‘sealing’ mechanism supported by microbes in the root…
Glyphosate may affect human gut microbiota
More than half of bacterial species in the core of the human gut microbiome are…
How tissue geometry influences the movement of cells through the body
Cells move constantly throughout our bodies, performing myriad operations critical to tissue development, immune responses…
Improving quantum dot interactions, one layer at a time
Scientists have found a way to control an interaction between quantum dots that could greatly…
STAT+: Up and down the ladder: The latest comings and goings
Hired someone new and exciting? Promoted a rising star? Finally solved that hard-to-fill spot? Share…
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Spill-over effects show prioritizing education of very poorest improves attainment of all
International development projects that target the education of the world’s very poorest children also significantly…
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Scientists discover new, simple way to classify marine biomes
Scientists have developed a new way to classify the ocean’s diverse environments, shedding new light…
Alternative gene control mechanism based on organization of DNA within nucleus
Researchers have identified how the architecture of the cell nucleus can change gene activity in…
Leading genetics experts call for more racial representation in their industry
As the Covid-19 pandemic has laid bare the racial inequalities in the United States’ healthcare…
STAT+: Pharmalittle: Pfizer asking today for emergency-use status for Covid-19 vaccine; Trump to release drug-pricing rules
And so, another working week will soon draw to a close. Not a moment too…
Pfizer, BioNTech to submit formal application to FDA to authorize Covid-19 vaccine
The drug maker Pfizer and its German partner BioNTech said they plan to apply Friday…
Opinion: Frameworks for medical rationing must be created of, for, and with the people
When a vaccine for Covid-19 becomes available — and the supply is sure to be…
Opinion: A shortage of physicians with experience treating hospitalized patients could threaten the next surge response
As Covid-19 cases reach a record high in the U.S., models project that this third…
STAT+: Cancer vaccine cocktail boosts immune response after melanoma surgery, research shows
Immunotherapies have transformed cancer care by enlisting the body’s own immune system to fight tumors…
As a new Covid-19 treatment arrives, hospitals scramble to solve logistical and ethical challenges
When the federal government started handing out a newly authorized Covid-19 treatment last week, some…
Climate change and ‘atmospheric thirst’ to increase fire danger and drought in NV and CA
Climate change and a ‘thirsty atmosphere’ will bring more extreme wildfire danger and multi-year droughts…
Predicting preterm births
Researchers studied how family history can predict preterm birth. Read Original Article: Predicting preterm births…
WHO group recommends against using remdesivir to treat hospitalized Covid-19 patients
A World Health Organization panel is now recommending against the use of the antiviral remdesivir…
Alternative Medicines Market Size Worth $293.56 Billion by 2026 | CAGR Rate of 19.6% : Brand Essence Market Research – Medgadget
Alternative Medicines Market Size Worth $293.56 Billion by 2026 | CAGR Rate of 19.6% :…
Darby named Palmer Gillis Entrepreneur of the Year – Salisbury Independent
Darby named Palmer Gillis Entrepreneur of the Year Salisbury Independent Read Original Article: Darby named Palmer…
Nov. 19 – Coastal Health District Releases Tips for Alternative Thanksgiving Celebrations – Savannah Business Journal
Nov. 19 – Coastal Health District Releases Tips for Alternative Thanksgiving Celebrations Savannah Business Journal Read…
Hospital Visit Recovery Remains Flat While Popularity of Telehealth Services Grows – GlobeNewswire
Hospital Visit Recovery Remains Flat While Popularity of Telehealth Services Grows GlobeNewswire Read Original Article: Hospital…
Q&A: Depression & COVID-19; Exercises Easy on Joints
Q: I’m typically a glass-half-full kind of person, but 2020 and COVID-19 have shaken my…
Stem Cells Open the Door to Possible Optic Nerve Damage Repair
When doctors catch glaucoma early, they’re able to lower eye pressure with medicine or surgery,…
Pulmonary Fibrosis Scar Tissue Inside Lungs
Breathing problems have been associated with coronavirus disease since the earliest days of the pandemic….
Snapshot of the GI Tract Could Expand Possibilities in Gut Treatment
Like a checking account or a tight-rope walker, a healthy gut relies on balance. An…
Ask the Experts: Men & Covid-19; Alcohol & Brain Function; “Welcome to Medicare” Visit
Q: Is it true that men are more likely than women to die from covid-19?…
New Blood Test Could Revolutionize Alzheimer’s Disease Diagnosis
Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is the most common cause of dementia in the elderly, and given…
Lung Cancer Screening Update
Lung cancer is the third most common cancer in the United States, and also one…
Newbriefs: Shoulder Replacements; Pneumonia Shots; Flu & Acute Cardiovascular Events; Bone Drugs & Atypical Fractures
Most Shoulder Replacements Last More Than 10 Years The vast majority of shoulder replacement implants…
From the Editor: Help Find a Treatment for Alzheimer’s Disease
It’s likely that at some point you have worried about your risk of developing Alzheimer’s…
Drug-Free Strategies to Ease Your Aching Head
While you may have heard that older adults are less likely than their younger counterparts…
Chelsea Clinton wants Trump, allies to build support for a Covid-19 vaccine
Chelsea Clinton wants President Trump and his allies to help encourage Americans to get Covid-19…
Listen: The latest Covid-19 vaccine data, Biden’s plans for the pandemic, and Bill Gates unfiltered
How do we measure whether Covid-19 vaccines work? What does Joe Biden think of the…
STAT+: To maintain opioid sales, Purdue was advised to pay rebates to health insurers for each overdose
As Purdue Pharma faced serious challenges to OxyContin sales, the company was advised to consider…
STAT+: A leading AI researcher calls for standards to ensure equity and fairness
A top researcher at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology on Thursday said that artificial intelligence…
The Covid-19 Sports Report: Autumn Edition
For sports fans, 2020 is a year to forget. Fall shows Covid-19 isn’t finished causing…
Hidden 15th-century text on medieval manuscripts
Students have discovered lost text on 15th-century manuscript leaves using an imaging system they developed…
Showing robots how to drive a car…in just a few easy lessons
Researchers have designed a system that lets robots autonomously learn complicated tasks from a very…
Elephant genetics guide conservation
A large-scale study of African elephant genetics in Tanzania reveals the history of elephant populations,…
Could kelp help relieve ocean acidification?
A new analysis of California’s Monterey Bay evaluates kelp’s potential to reduce ocean acidification, the…
Newborn jets in distant galaxies
Comparing data from VLA sky surveys made some two decades apart revealed that the black…
Study finds low risk of pregnancy complications from COVID-19
Pregnant women who test positive for COVID-19 and their newborn babies have a low risk…
Vibrations of coronavirus proteins may play a role in infection
New research finds vibrations of the protein spikes on coronaviruses, including SARS-CoV-2, play a crucial…