Closing the RNA loop holds promise for more stable, effective RNA therapies
New methods to shape RNA molecules into circles could lead to more effective and long-lasting…
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First low frequency search for alien technology in distant galaxies
Researchers have announced a groundbreaking study using the Murchison Widefield Array (MWA) in Western Australia….
Looking for clues about your biological age? Your grandparents’ education may offer some insight.
Eating well, exercising and attending regular doctor appointments can support a long healthy life, but…
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Old chemo drug, new pancreatic cancer therapy?
Researchers discovered that treating pancreatic cancer with a common chemotherapy drug makes immunotherapy more effective….
Sustaining oyster farming with sturdier rafts
Seeking affordable, sturdy rafts for oyster farming, researchers propose polyethylene rafts. Their findings show a…
Synthetic immunology: Approaching a turning point in the treatment and prevention of disease
Synthetic immunology, an innovative field of research which could lead to fundamentally new approaches and…
WHO launches plan to stanch mpox transmission and says the virus can be stopped
The U.N. health agency on Monday launched a six-month plan to help stanch outbreaks of…
A virus bodega, DNC takeaways, and free Covid tests
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A Galapagos investor signals impatience with its turnaround efforts
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STAT+: Continuous glucose monitoring for the masses is here. Are we ready for it?
NEW YORK — Glucose tracking is the future, Dexcom executives gushed at a glitzy launch…
STAT+: Pharmalittle: UCB selling a Chinese business, Tome layoffs, and more
Happy Monday, Pharmalittle family. Adam Feuerstein here, once again filling in for Ed. I have…
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STAT+: Biden administration’s $3.2 billion antiviral pandemic plan is fizzling out
NEW YORK — Sixteen floors above Central Park, Kris White keeps his gentler pathogens behind…
Opinion: Why Harvard, Penn, and Columbia have turned to M.D.s for leadership in troubled times
Recently, Columbia University’s president resigned after months of chaos, following in the footsteps of Harvard…
Opinion: Who should get to see the neurologist first: the sick or the at-risk?
Once a year, Jessi Keavney goes to see her neurologist. During the visit, the doctor asks if…
What you need to know about West Nile virus
News that Anthony Fauci, long-time former head of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious…
Fauci recovering at home following hospitalization for West Nile virus infection
Anthony Fauci, former head of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, is recovering…
A switch for immune memory and anti-tumor immunity
A study has identified a metabolic switch in the immune system’s T cells that is…
Study finds nearly half of U.S. counties have at least one ‘pharmacy desert’
Nearly half of counties in the United States have at least one ‘pharmacy desert’ where…
Placebos reduce stress, anxiety, depression — even when people know they are placebos
A study found that nondeceptive placebos, or placebos given with people fully knowing they are…
CRISPR-based genome editing in Nile grass rats
A team of researchers has discovered a set of methods that enabled the first successful…
Opinion: STAT readers on mask bans, cancer screening, and empathy and AI
First Opinion is STAT’s platform for interesting, illuminating, and provocative articles about the life sciences…
Researcher finds sound progress in babies’ speech development
The sounds babies make in their first year of life may be less random and…
Two epicenters led to Japan’s violent Noto earthquake on New Year’s Day
The 7.5- magnitude earthquake beneath Japan’s Noto Peninsula on Jan. 1, 2024, occurred when a…
A needle-less alternative to EpiPen has FDA approval. Will doctors prescribe it? – NPR
A needle-less alternative to EpiPen has FDA approval. Will doctors prescribe it? NPR Read Original Article:…
New Book ‘Immunity for All: The Physics of Wellness’ Offers A New Perspective on the Preventive Healthcare Market – GlobeNewswire
New Book ‘Immunity for All: The Physics of Wellness’ Offers A New Perspective on the…
A leaky sink: Carbon emissions from forest soil will likely grow with rising temperatures
The soils of northern forests are key reservoirs that help keep the carbon dioxide that…
Bioengineers develop lotus leaf-inspired system to advance study of cancer cell clusters
Bioengineers have harnessed the lotus effect to develop a system for culturing cancer cell clusters…
Good sleep habits important for overweight adults
New research reveals harmful consequences for people who are overweight and ignore their body’s signals…
STAT+: Tome Biosciences files notice to lay off nearly entire staff
High-profile gene editing startup Tome Biosciences said in a legal filing Friday that it will…
STAT+: U.S. agency slaps down a J&J plan to switch payments for 340B hospitals
A U.S. government agency said that a planned move by Johnson & Johnson to alter…
Strength training activates cellular waste disposal
The elimination of damaged cell components is essential for the maintenance of the body’s tissues…
NASA’s DART impact permanently changed the shape and orbit of asteroid moon
A new study provides insights on the geophysics behind asteroid formation and evolution. Read Original…
Multiple sclerosis appears to protect against Alzheimer’s disease
A collaborative investigation among experts in Alzheimer’s disease and multiple sclerosis (MS) finds evidence that…
Scientists propose guidelines for solar geoengineering research
To guide future research into solar geoengineering, an international group of scientists is making specific…
Innovative field experiments shed light on biological clocks in nature
A new study has used a series of innovative field experiments to show how plants…
STAT+: Pharmalittle: We’re reading about AstraZeneca threatening the U.K., mpox vaccine distribution, and more
And so, another working week will soon draw to a close. Not a moment too…
Mouse study: Proteins do the damage in fetal abdominal inflammation
Inflammation of the abdominal cavity in human fetuses resulting from a perforation of their intestine…
Declining senses can impact mental health and loneliness in aging adults
Researchers found that people who develop sensory disabilities with age tend to have worse mental…
FDA approves latest Covid vaccines, and Harris makes her case
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STAT+: Takeaways from the DNC on the health care fights ahead
WASHINGTON — The Democrats were not subtle this week about what their health care priorities are…
Settlement blocks diagnostics maker EpicGenetics from selling two questionable blood tests
A diagnostics company has agreed to stop selling two questionable blood tests as part of…
STAT+: AI in medicine: A national registry could help increase transparency, experts say
The use of artificial intelligence in hospitals is ramping up so fast — and with…
Opinion: A harm-reduction approach to eating out
Several years ago, while on a road trip, I ordered the now-discontinued spaghetti and meatballs…
Opinion: Why you may not need a checkup every year
I’m a doctor and epidemiologist, so you might expect me to be religious about preventative…
Macrophage mix helps determine rate and fate of fatty liver disease
The white blood cells’ typical role is to promote inflammation and stimulate the immune response,…
Mosquitoes sense infrared from body heat to help track humans down
While a mosquito bite is often no more than a temporary bother, in many parts…
New gels could protect buildings during wildfires
Researchers have developed a sprayable gel that creates a shield to protect buildings from wildfire…
Mitochondria are flinging their DNA into our brain cells
A new study finds that mitochondria in our brain cells frequently fling their DNA into…
Revealing DNA behavior in record time
Studying how single DNA molecules behave helps us to better understand genetic disorders and design…
Listen: BioMarin’s executive shakeup, a GLP-1 lowers diabetes risk, and a deep look at Recursion’s AI bona fides
What does the hiring of a well-known industry dealmaker mean for the future of BioMarin…