Not so selfish after all — Key role of transposable elements in mammalian evolution
A scientist has revealed a key role for ‘selfish’ transposable elements in the evolution of…
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Yeasts in nectar can stimulate the growth of bee colonies
Researchers have found that the presence of yeasts can alter the chemical composition and thus…
Machine learning microscope adapts lighting to improve diagnosis
Engineers have developed a microscope that adapts its lighting angles, colors and patterns while teaching…
Israeli settlements remain ‘flagrant violation’ of international law, UN envoy tells Security Council
Regardless of any national policy declarations, Israeli settlement activities are “a flagrant violation under international…
Icebergs as a source of nutrients
The importance of icebergs as an important source of nutrients in the polar regions has…
This humidity digester breathes in atmospheric water and exhales energy
Integrating a super moisture-absorbent gel with light-active materials, researchers have developed a humidity digester to…
Walking changes vision
When people walk around, they process visual information differently than at rest: the peripheral visual…
Wind more effective than cold air at cooling rooms naturally
The effectiveness of non-mechanical, low-energy methods for moderating temperature and humidity has been evaluated in…
A decade after the predators have gone, Galapagos Island finches are still being spooked
On some of the Galapagos Islands where human-introduced predators of Darwin’s finches were eradicated over…
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Shared decision making in cancer care requires better communication and understanding of pathology reports
Venhuizen emphasises the importance of patients being involved in management decisions.1 But this requires the…
Bernhoven approach is more than just patient centred care and shared decision making
I enjoyed Venhuizen’s article about Bernhoven Hospital’s patient centred approach but have two criticisms.1First, saying…
John Broomhall
bmj;367/nov20_7/l6619/FAF1faJohn Broomhall was born in Finchley, London, the eldest of three children. He aspired to…
Shashi Prabha Gupta
bmj;367/nov20_6/l6511/FAF1faShashi Prabha Gupta moved to the UK in 1963, initially working in all four corners…
Henry Bernard Pollock
bmj;367/nov20_5/l6514/FAF1faHenry Bernard Pollock was born in London. As a child he moved to Amsterdam with…
The ever-changing brain: Shining a light on synaptic plasticity
Researchers have found that AMPA receptors form and disintegrate continually, within a fraction of a…
Leadership’s in the blood for tiny fish
Leadership during cooperation runs in the family for tiny fish called Trinidadian guppies, new research…
Caught in the act: MeerKAT telescope spies stellar flare
The MeerKAT radio telescope in the Northern Cape of South Africa has discovered an object…
Ruth Pollock
bmj;367/nov20_4/l6516/FAF1faRuth Lewty was born in Lancaster, the eldest of three sisters. She had a rural…
Sepsis: digital monitoring improves outcomes by alerting clinicians to deteriorating patients, study finds
A digital monitoring system for sepsis that alerts clinicians to signs of deterioration helped to…
Health professionals should promote environmentally sustainable lifestyles
McErlean makes the excellent point that health professionals, by maintaining physically active lifestyles, can set…
Doctors criticise Indian government’s advice to delay oxytocin at childbirth
Doctors and maternal health experts have questioned the scientific rationale and ethics of an Indian…
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What a Johnson or Corbyn government might mean for the NHS
The 2019 general election will be the UK’s third in four years, making rather a…
The Daily Mail’s U turn on MMR vaccination
Although once overwhelmingly opposed to the combined measles, mumps, and rubella vaccine, last month the…
Helen Salisbury: A chronic problem with language
When I was instructed some years ago that the term “chronic disease” had been replaced…
Has Labour lost its traditional lead on the NHS?
This election may be styled as being about “getting Brexit done,” an issue that continues…
Platelet rich plasma injection for acute Achilles tendon rupture: PATH-2 randomised, placebo controlled, superiority trial
AbstractObjectiveTo determine whether an injection of platelet rich plasma improves outcomes after acute Achilles tendon…
Losing Tongue Helps Woman Lose Weight, Survive Cancer
A 35-year-old woman from New York said losing her tongue from oral cancer helped her…
Endangered Penguin Now New Zealand’s Bird Of The Year
The hoiho, an endangered penguin species, has recently won New Zealand’s Bird of the Year…
Are Aliens More Common Than We Thought?
Per a new claim, aliens are more common than we thought. However, they’re most likely…
Scientists Study How Ancient Ochre Paint Came To Be
To better understand ancient life, scientists uncover how primitive humans made ochre paint to make…
Do Trees Around Factories Help Curb Air Pollution?
We should help Mother Nature fight pollution by restoring forest cover and shrubbery. Read Original…
Eating Insects Is Becoming A Trend: Here’s What You Need To Know
The growing popularity of insect eating is expected to help countries meet the increasing demand…
Anal Cancer Symptoms To Watch Out For Amid Surge In US Cases
A new study shows that new cases of anal cancer and deaths from the disease…
How To Accurately Take Your Blood Pressure At Home
There is now easier access to blood pressure monitoring devices but the timing and place…
Evidence Of Missing Neutron Star Discovered
After nearly three decades, scientists may have just found a missing neutron star left behind…
CDC Exposed For Lying About Pharma Funds
A new petition calls for CDC to retract its false claims and publish a correction…
Vegan Bodybuilding Diet: Does It Work?
Here’s what you need to know about the vegan bodybuilding diet. Read Original Article: Vegan…
Henna vs. Tattoo: Which is Safer?
Here are some things you should know about tattoos and whether hennas are safer or…
Is Diabetes Hereditary? Find Out If You Are At Risk
Diabetes is a preventable health condition but some may have to double their efforts to…
Diets High In Protein May Harm Your Kidneys
Researchers found that the higher the consumption of protein, the faster the kidney loses its…
Study Debunks Claims That Statins Side Effects Cause Memory Loss
A new study debunked claims that regular intake of statin could negatively affect memory. Read…
Man Falls Acutely Sick After Parasite ‘Crawled Up’ His Penis
A man from London said a parasite entered his penis during a trip to Africa,…
Study: Having These Personality Traits Would Make You Broke In Retirement
A new study shows that personality plays an important role in how people spend their…
Hearing Aids Effects May Help Reduce Dementia Risk
Researchers found that hearing aids could help older adults reduce their risk of having dementia…
Why More Women Are Using CBD Products
CBD beauty products are inviting to women since they promise many health benefits. Are they…
HPV And Cancer: Shocking Link Between The Two Explained
Here’s the shocking link between HPV and cancer. Read on to find out. Read Original…
‘Milky’ White Blood Spotted In Three Siblings With Rare Condition
A deadly genetic disorder turned the blood of three siblings to the color white. Read…
US pardons for accused war criminals, contrary to international law: UN rights
A presidential pardon for two United States soldiers accused of war crimes, and a sentence reduction…
STAT Plus: Biotech venture capitalists form a lobbying coalition to join the drug pricing debate
A shorter version of this story first appeared in D.C. Diagnosis, STAT’s weekly newsletter about…
Trump’s stalling on flavored vape ban draws blowback — and fears of lasting damage to American health
The Trump administration’s apparent decision to back off a plan to ban flavored e-cigarettes has…