Combination drug therapy for childhood brain tumors shows promise in laboratory models
In experiments with human cells and mice, researchers report evidence that combining the experimental cancer…
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Will China Go Back To Wildlife Trade After The Coronavirus Ban?
China’s government has decided last January that it will be banning the wildlife trade that’s…
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Cannabis Use Linked To False Memories
Well, looks like some of those “good times” may not be real after all since…
Can You Donate A Piece Of Your Brain For Science Even While You’re Alive?
Donating your brain to science after your death has been popular for some time now,…
Turn Yourself Into A Super-Learner By Failing
If learning a new skill that can be really useful or just fun to pick…
The Hunt For The Animal Behind The New Coronavirus Begins
Are bats really the culprit or are there other animals to be blamed? The hunt…
Is It Possible To ‘Turn Off’ Nightmares?
Is there a way to “turn off nightmares?” Well, research is limited but some studies…
Top Reasons For Couples To Have Sex Regularly
Sex for couples has benefits that go beyond the bedroom. Read Original Article: Top Reasons…
Opinion: For African women at risk of HIV, a woke world is still sound asleep
The arrival in 2012 of a daily pill to prevent HIV infection was widely hailed…
Opinion: Why medical school should start at age 28
American medicine is at a crossroads as doctors begin to reject a cruel, exhausting educational…
The global responders: Who is leading the charge against the coronavirus outbreak
As concerns mount over the coronavirus that first emerged in China, public health officials there…
Asian Teen Assaulted In LA Over Coronavirus Fears
According to a release from the local authorities, a 16-year-old Asian student in Los Angeles…
Coronavirus Update: When Can We Expect Vaccine?
Is a coronavirus vaccine on the horizon already or do we have to wait a…
Woman Gives Birth To Miracle Baby Despite Rare Uterine Cancer
In recent positive news, a woman from Wisconsin was reportedly able to make two really…
Best Places To Go Dinosaur Hunting This 2020
These places are dotted with skeletal remains of various dinosaur species. Read Original Article: Best…
Surprising Reasons Why Nightmares Are Actually Good For You
Occasional nightmares help you be prepared for real-life threats. Read Original Article: Surprising Reasons Why…
U.S. Army Prepares To Handle Potential Pandemic
U.S. Northern Command is bracing itself for the potential pandemic after an executive order by…
Chinese Media Company Averts Financial Disaster, Releases Movie On TikTok Amid COVID-19 Outbreak
The Chinese movie industry is currently facing losses since public spaces have been shut down…
Facial expressions don’t tell the whole story of emotion
Facial expressions might not be reliable indicators of emotion, research indicates. In fact, it might…
Computer-generated genomes
Chemists have described how computational algorithms paired with chemical DNA synthesis enable digital manufacturing of…
New survey spotlights older adults’ struggle in opioid epidemic – The Oakland Press
New survey spotlights older adults’ struggle in opioid epidemic The Oakland Press Read Original Article: New…
Why Concussions Are Never A Minor Thing
Repetitive mild concussions can have a cumulative effect on the brain, leading to Parkinson’s and…
Dry Fasting: What You Need To Know
So far, no evidence suggests that dry fasting works. Experts agree that it should not…
Exposure Therapy Types And Health Benefits
Exposure therapy involves the confrontation of fears head on to desensitize the person against dreaded…
Molecule offers hope for halting Parkinson’s
A promising molecule has offered hope for a new treatment that could stop or slow…
ERVEBO® (Ebola Zaire Vaccine, Live) Now Registered in Four African Countries, Within 90 Days of Reference Country Approval and WHO Prequalification
Dateline City: KENILWORTH, N.J. Democratic Republic of the Congo One of the First African Countries…
Major study shows climate change can cause abrupt impacts on dryland ecosystems
A study finds for the first time that as levels of aridity increase due to…
Rare bats in decline
A study led by Susan Tsang, a former Fulbright Research Fellow from The City College…
STAT Plus: A city in Georgia is the latest to sue Mallinckrodt over its pricey Acthar Gel medicine
The city of Marietta, Ga., has joined a growing list of unions and local governments…
Low-cost ‘smart’ diaper can notify caregiver when it’s wet
Researchers have developed a ”smart” diaper embedded with a moisture sensor that can alert a…
Iodide salts stabilize biocatalysts for fuel cells
Contrary to theoretical predictions, oxygen inactivates biocatalysts for energy conversion within a short time, even…
Brief bursts, big insights
Researchers use new method to investigate neural oscillations. Read Original Article: Brief bursts, big insights…
Deconstructing Schrödinger’s cat
Many physicists have attempted to explain the problem of quantum superposition, as exemplified by Schrödinger’s…
Air pollution’s tiny particles may trigger nonfatal heart attacks
Scientists have found that even a few hours’ exposure to ambient ultrafine particles common in…
New pathogenic mechanism for influenza NS1 protein found
Researchers report the biological effects of influenza protein NS1 binding to RIG-I — the binding…
Are e-cigarette companies helping smokers quit? Survey suggests Americans don’t buy it
WASHINGTON — E-cigarette companies have been trying for years to rebrand as a public health…
Opinion: Cheers and jeers as med school’s Step 1 test becomes pass/fail
Medical students around the country cheered and jeered this week’s announcement that the results of…
STAT Plus: Pharmalittle: Generic shortages loom as coronavirus worsens; Connecticut lawmakers look to cap insulin costs
And so, another working week will soon draw to a close. Not a moment too…
Toothpaste Ingredient Reportedly Bad For Your Bones
A recent study found that an antibacterial agent present in toothpastes is bad for your…
Scientists May Have Just Discovered The Biggest Turtle That Ever Lived
According to a new report, scientists just managed to unearth an 8-million-year-old turtle shell in…
New Study Reveals How Long The Coronavirus Can Survive On Surfaces
According to a new study, the new coronavirus or 2019-nCoV (officially named the COVID-19) can…
Oil Spill From Deepwater Horizon Worse Than Initially Thought
A decade ago, the Deepwater Horizon carved a bad name for itself when it leaked…
Opinion: The coronavirus outbreak exposes the U.S.’s pharma supply chain vulnerability
In the 21st century, Americans have found it far too easy to be complacent about…
STAT Plus: A longtime health care investor recalls the insulin bong, praises discipline in valuations, and looks to South America
Les Funtleyder is a longtime health care investor who started his professional investing career just…
Disease modelers gaze into their computers to see the future of Covid-19, and it isn’t good
At least 550,000 cases. Maybe 4.4 million. Or something in between. Like weather forecasters, researchers…
A Scientist’s Guide To Email Etiquette
Here are some of the top email etiquette you can follow when communicating with other…
Scientists Work On Solutions To Remove Cat Allergies
Scientists are again working on solutions to remove cat allergies. Read Original Article: Scientists Work…
Foods To Avoid After 4 PM To Avoid Weight Gain
Keep away from these unhealthy snacks. Read Original Article: Foods To Avoid After 4 PM…
Best Breathing Techniques To Start Your Day Right
These breathing meditations will help you start the day free of worries. Read Original Article:…
Research Finds Some Africans Have Genes Of Ancient ‘Ghost’ Hominid
A new study suggests that an ancient population (still undiscovered in fossils) that is very…