STAT Plus: Doctors say antibiotic resistance is an issue — but most say they’re not part of the problem
Amid growing concerns over antibiotic resistance, a new survey finds the vast majority of doctors…
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Pancake bonding as a new tool to construct novel metal based magnetic materials
New research has led to the discovery of a novel magnetic compound in which two…
Pollution linked to antibiotic resistance
Antibiotic resistance is an increasing health problem, but new research suggests it is not only…
New tools catch and release molecules at the flip of a light switch
A team has developed a class of light-switchable, highly adaptable molecular tools with new capabilities…
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New type of taste cell discovered in taste buds
Our mouths may be home to a newly discovered set of multi-tasking taste cells that…
‘Critical’ questions over disease risks from ocean plastics
Key knowledge gaps exist in our understanding of how ocean microplastics transport bacteria and viruses…
Research gets to the heart of organ shape in nature
Researchers have shed fresh light on the evolution and function of the shapes we see…
Pink Eye Itch in Your Eye? Yes, Add It to the COVID-19 Related List
Yesterday, we learned what happens to the skin when wearing a mask on a consistent…
Hubble finds that Betelgeuse’s mysterious dimming is due to a traumatic outburst
Observations are showing that the unexpected dimming of the supergiant star Betelgeuse was most likely…
Potential new approach against fatal childhood brain cancer
In mouse models of DIPG, a fatal childhood brain cancer, simultaneously attacking two metabolic pathways…
Contaminants from Mount Polley tailings spill continue to affect Quesnel lake
Natural mixing of lake waters may re-suspend contaminants deposited in a catastrophic mine spill six…
Recalling memories from a third-person perspective changes how our brain processes them
Adopting a third-person, observer point of view when recalling your past activates different parts of…
Snowshoe hare carcasses feed more then the usual suspects
What do lynx, flying squirrels, ravens, and wolverines have in common? They will all scavenge…
Sustainable nylon production made possible by bacteria discovery
Scientists have developed a sustainable method of making one of the most valuable industrial chemicals…
Fundamentally new approach to ultrasound imaging
Researchers have demonstrated a new technique for creating ultrasound images. The new approach is substantially…
When you’re smiling, the whole world really does smile with you
From Sinatra to Katy Perry, celebrities have long sung about the power of a smile…
Warming Greenland ice sheet passes point of no return
Nearly 40 years of satellite data from Greenland shows that glaciers on the island have…
Opinion: Lung cancer deaths are declining faster than new cases. Advances in treatment are making the difference
This year’s annual release of cancer statistics generated more buzz than usual. Perhaps the most…
Don’t Let COVID-19 Stop You From Breastfeeding
Don’t discourage moms from breastfeeding, even if they have COVID-19. Read Original Article: Don’t Let…
STAT Plus: Many psoriasis patients are paying higher prices than ever at the pharmacy counter
Over the past decade, wholesale prices for self-administered psoriasis medicines rose substantially, underscoring the ongoing…
Large study suggests convalescent plasma can help treat Covid-19, with caveats
Infusing hospitalized Covid-19 patients with blood plasma from people who recovered from the disease appeared…
Ancient genomes suggest woolly rhinos went extinct due to climate change, not overhunting
Although overhunting led to the demise of some prehistoric megafauna after the last ice age,…
Strianassa lerayi anker, new shrimp species from Panama’s Coiba national park
Last year’s expedition, part of the project to compare microbiomes of animals in the Pacific…
Leukemia breakthrough: CircASXL1-1 regulates BAP1 deubiquitinase activity in leukemia
Researchers have identified covalently closed circular RNAs (circRNAs) from key genes involved in leukemia development…
Cancer mapping may solve puzzle of regional disease links
New statistical analysis finds cancer mapping may help question regional disease links. Read Original Article:…
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Sea-level rise could make rivers more likely to jump course
River avulsions — catastrophic floods triggered when a river charts a new path to the…
Who’s your daddy? Male seahorses transport nutrients to embryos
New research has found male seahorses transport nutrients to their developing babies during pregnancy. This…
AI system for high precision recognition of hand gestures
Scientists have developed an Artificial Intelligence (AI) system that recognises hand gestures by combining skin-like…
One Toke Too Many for Pregnant Women
Think twice before taking that toke if you’re pregnant. It may affect your baby more…
Researchers make green chemistry advance with new catalyst for reduction of carbon dioxide
Researchers have made a key advance in the green chemistry pursuit of converting the greenhouse…
Insect diversity boosted by combination of crop diversity and semi-natural habitats
To enhance the number of beneficial insect species in agricultural land, preserving semi-natural habitats and…
Virus uses decoy strategy to evade immune system
Researchers have learnt more about how viruses operate and can evade the immune system and…
STAT Plus: Pharmalittle: FDA approves another Duchenne muscular dystrophy drug; European orphan drug incentives questioned
Good morning, everyone, and how are you today? We are doing just fine, thank you,…
Fireflies shed light on the function of mitochondria
By making mice bioluminescent, scientists have found a way to monitor the activity of mitochondria…
Opinion: Instead of lockdowns, teach people how to socialize safely in the time of coronavirus
In response to the rising Covid-19 death toll and case counts in the U.S., calls…
The Trump administration haphazardly gave away millions of Covid-19 masks — to schools, broadcasters, and large corporations
Hundreds of millions of cloth face masks shipped to U.S. agencies, nonprofit organizations, and private…
New super-resolution method reveals fine details without constantly needing to zoom in
Since the early 1930s, electron microscopy has provided unprecedented access to the alien world of…
New study suggests ADHD- like behavior helps spur entrepreneurial activity
Many people have experienced a few nights of bad sleep that resulted in shifting attention…
Alternative care sites anticipated to cost $125 million – State of Reform – State of Reform
Alternative care sites anticipated to cost $125 million – State of Reform State of Reform Read…
What to Do for a Back Spasm
Almost everyone gets back pain at some point. People may say they have a backache…
What Is Leptin?
Leptin is a hormone that was only discovered in 1994. A hormone is a chemical…
Twitching While Sleeping
Have you ever been jerked out of sleep by a sudden twitch or uncontrolled muscle…
Deaths from the most common lung cancer are falling fast, hinting at the impact of improved treatment
For the most common type of lung cancer in Americans, deaths are falling faster than…
Swallowing this colonoscopy-like bacteria grabber could reveal secrets about your health
Your gut bacteria could say a lot about you, such as why you’re diabetic or…
Mutations may have saved brown howlers from yellow fever virus
From 2007 to 2009, a devastating yellow fever virus outbreak nearly decimated brown and black…
Young children would rather explore than get rewards
Young children will pass up rewards they know they can collect to explore other options,…
Why black rhinos may get sick in captivity
Inflammation and oxidative stress may be involved in the pathogenesis of iron overload disorder in…
Selective conversion of reactive lithium compounds made possible
Researchers have developed a new catalyst that can catalyze reactions to produce pharmaceuticals or chemicals…
STAT Plus: ‘We’re going to keep going’: A new clinical trial for ALS gives patients hope
As a cardiologist, Dr. Marc Litt has plenty of arrows in his quiver for patients…
STAT Plus: A long-awaited report on orphan drugs in Europe suggests incentives to pharma need change
After being kept under wraps for a year, an expansive review of European regulations designed…