Like people, vultures get set in their ways and have fewer friends as they age
Young griffon vultures move frequently between sleeping sites in different locations, interacting with many friends….
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Morphing facial technology sheds light on the boundaries of self-recognition
Facial recognition is a critical part of self-image and social interactions. In an era of…
Topological quantum simulation unlocks new potential in quantum computers
Researchers have successfully simulated higher-order topological (HOT) lattices with unprecedented accuracy using digital quantum computers….
What a submerged ancient bridge discovered in a Spanish cave reveals about early human settlement
Geologists examined a submerged 25-foot bridge to tackle a long-lasting archaeological controversy: When humans settled…
Transparency is often lacking in datasets used to train large language models
The Data Provenance Explorer can help machine-learning practitioners make more informed choices about the data…
Novel chemical tool aims to streamline drug-making process
The invention of a tool capable of unlocking previously impossible organic chemical reactions has opened…
STAT+: Pharmalittle: We’re reading about Wegovy study results, an Alnylam heart drug, and more
And so, another working week will soon draw to a close. Not a moment too…
Monica from ‘Friends’, RFK Jr., and how many ‘r’s are in ‘strawberry’
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Scientist’s method could give months’ warning of major earthquakes
The public could have days or months of warning about a major earthquake through identification…
Dancing galaxies make a monster at the cosmic dawn
Astronomers have spotted a pair of galaxies in the act of merging 12.8 billion years…
Billions worldwide consume inadequate levels of micronutrients critical to human health
More than half of the global population consumes inadequate levels of several micronutrients essential to…
Silicon chip propels 6G communications forward
A team of scientists has unlocked the potential of 6G communications with a new polarization…
Regional variations in concussion diagnoses
Researchers found significant geographic variations in concussion diagnoses in United States emergency departments — with…
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STAT+: Detailed data on Alnylam’s heart drug show substantial benefit, while competition likely awaits
LONDON — An experimental drug from Alnylam Pharmaceuticals substantially cut the risk of death and…
STAT+: Wegovy cut patients’ chances of dying from Covid-19, new analysis shows
LONDON — Novo Nordisk made worldwide headlines last year when a study demonstrated that Wegovy,…
Los Angeles County: the epicenter of urban maternity ward closings
LOS ANGELES — Simone DeRoche, expecting her fourth child in December, had her birth plan…
After decades of anti-vaccine rhetoric, RFK Jr. pivots to chronic diseases — and gets Trump on board
WASHINGTON — Last month, before he called it quits on a presidential run, Robert F….
Opinion: Health care price regulation is undemocratic
The Biden administration recently announced that it will use taxpayer dollars to “stabilize” Medicare Part…
STAT+: New Wegovy analysis could boost Novo Nordisk’s bid to expand drug’s label in heart failure
Novo Nordisk’s obesity drug Wegovy cut the risk of severe complications in patients with a…
With deep debt and low-paying jobs, Portland alternative medicine graduates say their degrees will never pay off – Oregon Public Broadcasting
With deep debt and low-paying jobs, Portland alternative medicine graduates say their degrees will never…
Breast cancer: Manuka honey reduces tumor growth by 84% in mice – Medical News Today
Breast cancer: Manuka honey reduces tumor growth by 84% in mice Medical News Today Read Original…
Meet ABIM’s new leader: alleviating physician burnout – Medical Economics
Meet ABIM’s new leader: alleviating physician burnout Medical Economics Read Original Article: Meet ABIM’s new leader:…
BioStacking Summit 2.0 Returns with 12 New Speakers and Alternative Health Sponsors – EIN News
BioStacking Summit 2.0 Returns with 12 New Speakers and Alternative Health Sponsors EIN News Read Original…
Healthcare Policy Leader: Create a Medicare Public Option as an MA Alternative – Healthcare Innovation
Healthcare Policy Leader: Create a Medicare Public Option as an MA Alternative Healthcare Innovation Read Original…
California, nation’s largest milk producer, discloses possible bird flu outbreaks in three dairy cow herds
On Thursday, the California Department of Food and Agriculture announced it is investigating the possible…
PFAS-free synthesis of fluorinated pharmaceutical and agrochemical compounds
Chemists have developed a method to furnish a range of molecules with a trifluoromethyl group…
Jim Wilson’s next venture, a surprise startup shutdown, & Lilly’s Zepbound strategy
What’s behind the “great abandonment” in gene therapy R&D? How does a startup spend $213…
Researchers attempted to emulate a clinical trial using data from real patients
Researchers used real-world clinical data to attempt to emulate a randomized controlled trial testing the…
Number of fish species at risk of extinction fivefold higher than previous estimates, according to a new prediction
Researchers predict that 12.7% of marine teleost fish species are at risk of extinction, up…
Bacteria able to overcome cost of vancomycin resistance in lab setting
Staphylococcus aureus has the potential to develop durable vancomycin resistance, according to a new study….
Switching asthma inhalers could reduce carbon emissions, says study
Concerns over health care’s carbon footprint typically revolve around issues like overly-air-conditioned hospitals and single-use…
STAT+: Thoughts, takes, and burning biotech questions as the beginning of the end of the year approaches
This is the online edition of Adam’s Biotech Scorecard, a subscriber-only newsletter. STAT+ subscribers can…
STAT+: Pharmalittle: We’re reading about Zepbound pricing caveats, PBM congressional testimony, and more
Rise and shine, everyone, another busy day is on the way. We can tell because…
Is the GLP-1 party running down for Hims, and a study for the weekend
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Genentech is shedding even more employees
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Neuroscientists explore the intersection of music and memory
New research explores music’s impact on learning, memory, and emotions in two studies. One reveals…
A cellular community in the brain drives Alzheimer’s disease
Analysis of 1.6 million brain cells from older adults has captured the cellular changes that…
Advances in kidney cancer research and care
New insights into the biology of kidney cancer, including those informed by scientific discoveries that…
Plant signaling pathways decoded
Using newly generated ‘optogenetic’ tobacco plants, research teams have investigated how plants process external signals….
Thermochromic material could make indoor temperature control more energy-efficient
Engineers have developed a smart material that could significantly enhance energy efficiency for indoor space…
STAT+: The weight loss drug shortage is driving patients to Hims. What happens when the shortage ends?
Hims & Hers, one of the largest publicly traded telehealth companies in the country, has…
Opinion: Conversations about improving prenatal care must include transgender and gender diverse birthing people
I dreamed of having children from a young age — so much so that I…
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I did MDMA therapy before it was legal. For me it was transformative – but I have some concerns | Rebecca Huntley – The Guardian
I did MDMA therapy before it was legal. For me it was transformative – but…
Among Viking societies, Norway was much more violent than Denmark
A new study sheds light on how Viking Age societies in Norway and Denmark differed…
Dark matter could have helped make supermassive black holes in the early universe
Supermassive black holes typically take billions of years to form. But the James Webb Space…
Bacterial cells transmit memories to offspring
Bacterial cells can ‘remember’ brief, temporary changes to their bodies and immediate surroundings, a new…
Dogs understand words from soundboard buttons
A new study reveals that dogs trained with soundboard buttons can indeed comprehend specific words,…
Eli Lilly’s lauded discount of its obesity drug Zepbound comes with caveats
Eli Lilly garnered widespread praise Tuesday for launching discounted versions of its blockbuster obesity drug…
Discovery of how blood clots harm brain and body in COVID-19 points to new therapy
Scientists have solved the mystery of unusual blood clotting and inflammation in COVID-19 — and…
Robotic arm can be used to perform remote echocardiograms, study shows
New research shows that echocardiograms performed remotely using robot arm technology have similar accuracy to…