Optical imaging technology may help surgeons better treat cancer, brain diseases
Researchers created technology that uses optical imaging to better help surgeons map out tumors in…
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Rare, damaging inherited mutations work together to reduce lifespan
Scientists report that the combined effects of rare, damaging mutations present at birth have a…
When Will Coronavirus Epidemic End? Dr. Fauci Says Summer Vacations May Be Possible
It might be possible to take summer vacations, but Americans will have to work hard…
It’s difficult to grasp the projected deaths from Covid-19. Here’s how they compare to other causes of death
The numbers seem catastrophic, overwhelming, beyond a magnitude that the human mind or heart can…
How To Keep Your Kids Healthy Amid The Coronavirus Lockdown
While schools remain shut during the national social-distancing agenda, parents can help children better themselves…
Black rhinos eavesdrop on the alarm calls of hitchhiking oxpeckers to avoid humans
In Swahili, red-billed oxpeckers are called Askari wa kifaru, or ‘the rhino’s guard.’ Now, an…
Who gets hospitalized for Covid-19? Report shows differences by race and sex
The first federal report on who requires hospital care for Covid-19 in the U.S. has…
Sweet as: The science of how diet can change the way sugar tastes
Researchers have discovered the basic science of how sweet taste perception is fine-tuned in response…
International trial uses AI to rapidly identify optimal Covid-19 treatments
Treating patients with the never-before-seen Covid-19 is forcing doctors to choose between two equally unpalatable…
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Newly emerged enterovirus-A71 C4 isolates may be more virulent than B5 in northern Vietnam
Researcher have found a new sublineage of enterovirus A71 (EV-A71) C4 subgenotype with two possible…
Stuttering DNA orchestrates the start of the mosquito’s life
There are large parts of the DNA that are not used for making proteins. This…
Critical protein in cancer treatment-related heart damage
Researchers showed that a protein named FOXO1 plays a critical role in heart damage resulting…
To make or to break: Novel reversible technique produces acyl fluoride using rare metal
Acyl fluorides are organic compounds that contain a fluorine atom in their structure. These compounds…
STAT Plus: Video Chat: How the coronavirus pandemic is testing health tech
Editor’s note: The live stream will be embedded below at 1 p.m EST. The health…
Broad spectrum: Novel hybrid material proves an efficient photodetector
Digital cameras as well as many other electronic devices need light-sensitive sensors. In order to…
World’s First Two-Stage Coronavirus Test Is Available To US Frontline Workers
Helping to relieve pressure on over-stretched hospital screening services, a global at-home health testing, and…
Discovery of a novel function for MAP2 in synaptic strengthening
The research team discovered a new role for MAP2 in the synaptic potentiation process and…
Thanks to ‘flexoskeletons,’ these insect-inspired robots are faster and cheaper to make
Engineers have developed a new method that doesn’t require any special equipment and works in…
COVID-19 drug lead treatments identified
An international team of researchers has tested more than 10,000 compounds to identify six drug…
STAT Plus: Pharmalittle: More clinical trials derailed by Covid-19; Pfizer jumpstarts tests on a drug to fight the pandemic
Rise and shine, everyone, another challenging day is on the way. And while it will…
3D-printed corals could improve bioenergy and help coral reefs
Researchers have designed bionic 3D-printed corals that could help energy production and coral reef research….
Synchrotron X-ray sheds light on some of the world’s oldest dinosaur eggs
An international team of scientists has been able to reconstruct, in the smallest details, the…
Women’s lifestyle changes, even in middle age, may reduce future stroke risk
Middle age may not be too late for women to substantially lower their stroke risk…
Improving accuracy of future climate change predictions
New research has shone light on the impact of clouds on climate change. The study…
Hidden army: How starfish could build up numbers to attack coral reefs
It is known that crown of thorns starfish lie in wait as algae-eating young before…
Modeling study estimates impact of relaxing control measures on possible second wave of COVID-19 in China
Use of real-time monitoring of COVID-19 transmissibility and severity to fine-tune control strategies offers the…
Will Video Game Addiction Become A Problem During This Coronavirus Pandemic?
Find out if video game addiction could become a problem amid coronavirus pandemic. Read Original…
Pfizer says coronavirus drug could enter testing by fall
Pfizer said Thursday it now intends to start human tests on a potential drug to…
SpaceX’s GPS Satellite Launch Delayed Due To Coronavirus
According to a latest update from Space Force officials, the planned launch for SpaceX’s new…
Scientists Discover Ancient Underwater Forest, Believe Its Trees Can Be Used In Medicine
In a new exciting find reported just this week, scientists were able to uncover an…
For The First Time Ever, Every Single Animal Has Been Adopted From Chicago Animal Control
There’s good news to be had even amid the coronavirus pandemic: For the first time…
New Research Aims To Stop Cancer Tumor Growth Via Protein Power
Per a new release, a team of scientists recently managed to create a new therapy…
Recommended 2-Meter Social Distance May Be Too Short To Avoid Coronavirus
A new report states that the current social distancing recommendations from WHO and other health…
Scientists Record Great Barrier Reef’s Worst Bleaching Period To Date
As per a new report, the famous Great Barrier Reef of Australia is currently experiencing…
Walmart Shopper Charged With Reckless Endangerment After Coughing On Others Amid Pandemic
According to a recent release from a Tennessee official, a man reportedly decided to cough…
Coronavirus vs. Hay Fever Symptoms: How To Tell The Difference
Here’s how to distinguish the symptoms of hay fever from coronavirus. Read Original Article: Coronavirus…
Man Spreads Coronavirus At Birthday Party, Funeral: 15 Infected, 3 Dead
Back in February, a man who later tested positive for coronavirus reportedly interacted and hugged…
STAT Plus: Biotech venture capital had a record-breaking quarter, but isn’t out of the woods yet
A version of this story also appeared in STAT’s daily biotech newsletter, The Readout. Subscribe…
Opinion: Learning about epidemic response from sub-Saharan African countries
In 2014, as one of us (A.T.D.) lay dying in an Ebola treatment center in…
Opinion: A proper tribute to health care workers on the Covid-19 front lines: forgive their student loan debt
Covid-19 has been likened to a stealth enemy attacking the fabric and well-being of our…
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You need a special lab to study the coronavirus. Here’s what it takes to get one up and running
Before the pandemic, there was only a small group of researchers dedicated to studying coronaviruses….
Opinion: I am far more than ‘just a nurse’
I inspect my patient from head to toe and then left to right across her…
With diving gear and plumbing supplies, California labs fashion Covid-19 masks and ventilators
LOS ANGELES — In early March, Stanford bioengineer Manu Prakash was attending a conference in…
‘We’re being put at risk unnecessarily’: Doctors fume at government response to coronavirus pandemic
LOS ANGELES — Even before the pandemic, burnout, anxiety, and disillusionment were already endemic in…
Study Finds Some Mouthwash Products Could Cause More Cavities
A new study shows some mouthwash products may be doing more harm than good since…
When Is The Right Time To End Self-Isolation, Home Quarantine?
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued its guidelines to help people…
Keto Diet Benefits: High-Fat Diet May Help Manage Asthma
Researchers have found that keto diet could help prevent asthma attacks by using fats as…
Secrets To Effectively Lose Weight Without Counting Calories
Here are the secrets to effective weight loss without the need to count calories. Read…
Vets Advise Cat Owners To Keep Their Pets Indoors Amid Coronavirus Pandemic
The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has called on pet owners, especially those with cats, in…
Pregnant Women With Coronavirus Do Not Seem To Pass Infection To Babies
Researchers have found that pregnant women with COVID-19 are unlikely to pass the virus to…