‘Some pterosaurs would flap, others would soar’ — new study further confirms the flight capability of these giants of the skies
Some species of pterosaurs flew by flapping their wings while others soared like vultures, demonstrates…
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One antibody to neutralize them all?
An antibody developed by researchers works against a wide range of COVID-19 variants and related…
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Astrophysics: AI shines a new light on exoplanets
A team models the atmospheres of distant planets using neural networks. Read Original Article: Astrophysics:…
Researchers create a one-dimensional gas out of light
Physicists have created a one-dimensional gas out of light. This has enabled them to test…
100x improvement in sight seen after gene therapy trial
The vision of people with a rare inherited condition that causes them to lose much…
Massive merger: Study reveals evidence for origin of supermassive black hole at galaxy’s center
Researchers have discovered compelling evidence suggesting that the supermassive black hole at the center of…
Brain scans reveal that mindfulness meditation for pain is not a placebo
Brain scans reveal that mindfulness meditation engages different neural pathways compared to placebo, demonstrating that…
STAT+: Dana-Farber’s Laurie Glimcher is leaving on her own terms. That’s the difference between male and female leadership.
Laurie Glimcher stunned Boston’s medical world last September by orchestrating Dana-Farber Cancer Institute’s breakup with its longtime…
STAT+: Ascension, other hospitals played active roles to take medical billing company R1 RCM private
Private equity firms are leading the buyout of R1 RCM, a major provider of billing…
Transparent mice and using zip codes to predict heart risk
Get your daily dose of health and medicine every weekday with STAT’s free newsletter Morning…
STAT+: Pharmalittle: We’re reading about FDA inspections, Lilly insulin trial results, and more
And so, another working week will soon draw to a close. Not a moment too…
Opinion: Gaza polio vaccination drive must include measles shots
We have each worked on childhood vaccination programs in both development and humanitarian emergency settings…
Opinion: Presidential debate moderators should ask about mental health policy
As the mom of three young adults, I am worried about their economic future —…
Upending a longstanding paradigm, cardiologists embrace ZIP codes, not race, to predict heart risk
Not only is Joseph Wright a physician, he’s the chief health equity officer for the…
Scientists make tissue of living animals see-through
In a pioneering new study, researchers made the skin on the skulls and abdomens of…
Phage editing technology could lead to alternative treatments for antibiotic-resistant bacteria – Phys.org
Phage editing technology could lead to alternative treatments for antibiotic-resistant bacteria Phys.org Read Original Article: Phage…
STAT+: Vor Biopharma’s ‘shielded’ transplant delays relapse in leukemia patients
A CRISPR-augmented stem cell transplant that protects healthy cells from the toxic effects of anti-cancer…
Gravitational waves unveil previously unseen properties of neutron stars
A better understanding of the inner workings of neutron stars will lead to a greater…
Travel could be the best defense against aging
Forget about retinol night creams, researchers believe travel could be the best way to defy…
Researchers discover a space oddity — an exoplanet moving in mysterious ways
A research team has discovered a small planet that displays peculiar orbital motion. The shimmying…
For many animals sleep is a social activity, but it’s usually studied as an individual process
Group sleeping can impact when animals sleep, how long they sleep for, and how deeply…
In a first, living mice are made transparent
When a dye called tartrazine is added to food, it creates a bright yellow hue…
Summit’s upcoming cancer results, Recursion’s mixed data, and the next big obesity target
How effective is Summit Therapeutics’ lung cancer immunotherapy? Why are obesity drugmakers turning back to…
Youth vaping continues its tumble from a Juul-fueled high
The number of U.S. kids who are using e-cigarettes has continued to tumble, new federal…
STAT+: The battle over race in kidney function equations
Get your daily dose of health and medicine every weekday with STAT’s free newsletter Morning…
Medicare claims data offer clues on doctors most likely to offer telehealth visits
You’re reading the web edition of STAT’s Health Tech newsletter, our guide to how technology…
STAT+: U.K. charities give $36 million to start new drugs for childhood tumors
For three decades, adults have benefited from a revolution in oncology treatment, as immunotherapies and…
Nearly 2,000 drug manufacturing plants are overdue for FDA inspections after Covid delays
Federal regulators responsible for the safety of the U.S. drug supply are still struggling to…
Lilly has more positive data on its weekly insulin
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STAT+: Pharmalittle: We’re reading about China detaining AstraZeneca staff, pharma layoffs, and more
Rise and shine, another busy day is on the way. However, this is also shaping…
STAT+: Summit Therapeutics vs. Merck: Prepping for a big lung cancer study reveal
Let’s set the table for Sunday’s presentation of the lung cancer immunotherapy trial known as…
STAT+: Alnylam versus BridgeBio: The ATTR-CM debate
I coined the term “Typo-gate” to describe the misguided dustup Alnylam Pharmaceuticals executives instigated last…
STAT+: Can amylin drugs best Wegovy and Zepbound? Companies bet on next big obesity target
Nearly two decades ago, a small company called Amylin Pharmaceuticals saw that its first commercial…
Opinion: The truth behind that viral study on fluoride and IQ
A version of this essay first appeared in Jess Steier’s newsletter, “Unbiased Science.” Fluoride is…
Opinion: Eight former CDC directors: Hollowing out the CDC is a prescription for disaster
As former directors of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, we are deeply concerned…
Inside the bruising battle to purge race from a kidney disease calculator
There it was on James Cannon’s lab report, two tiny words: African American. The words…
Leading Breast Cancer Group Responds to Elle Macpherson’s Alternative Treatment Plan – Vanity Fair
Leading Breast Cancer Group Responds to Elle Macpherson’s Alternative Treatment Plan Vanity Fair Read Original Article:…
Beyond Meat to launch new steak alternative as it focuses on health – CNBC
Beyond Meat to launch new steak alternative as it focuses on health CNBC Read Original Article:…
Fungus-controlled robots tap into the unique power of nature
In creating a pair of new robots, researchers cultivated an unlikely component, one found on…
How Earth’s most intense heat wave ever impacted life in Antarctica
An atmospheric river brought warm, moist air to the coldest and driest corner of the…
Distorted galaxy forming cosmic question mark
It’s 7 billion years ago, and the universe’s heyday of star formation is beginning to…
Agriculture accelerated human genome evolution to capture energy from starchy foods
Scientists have suspected that modern humans have more genes to digest starch than our hunter-gatherer…
Scientists uncover hidden source of snow melt: Dark brown carbon
Researchers have quantified the effect of dark brown carbon on snow melt. Read Original Article:…
STAT+: Humana cutting Medicare Advantage plans that cover 10% of members
Roughly 10% of people enrolled in Humana’s private Medicare plans will have to find new…
Researchers identify mechanism underlying allergic itching, and show it can be blocked
Researchers identified a mechanism for why some people will itch from an allergen or mosquito…
Prescribing nature can improve happiness and reduce anxiety
Green Social Prescribing is the practice of supporting people with mental health needs to engage…
New population model identifies phases of human dispersal across Europe
Researchers have developed a model that captures the dynamics of human dispersal across the continent…
‘Forever chemicals’ influence the development and function of the brain
Some per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are poorly degradable and are also known as ‘forever…
Depression: How brain scans helped predict long-term treatment outcomes
Depression has many faces. Some people can’t sleep, while others struggle to get out of…
Levels of one ‘forever chemical’ are increasing in groundwater
Rain and water in ponds and lakes slowly seeps into the soil, moving through minute…