Gulf corals still suffering more than a decade after Deepwater Horizon oil spill, scientists report
Deep-water corals in the Gulf of Mexico are still struggling to recover from the devastating…
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Researchers are using RNA in a new approach to fight HIV
A pharmacy associate professor has developed a novel nanomedicine loaded with genetic material called small…
It’s the spin that makes the difference
Biomolecules such as amino acids and sugars occur in two mirror-image forms — in all…
Junk DNA in birds may hold key to safe, efficient gene therapy
For many genetic diseases, disabling or editing a gene using CRISPR is insufficient to overcome…
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Fasting-like diet lowers risk factors for disease, reduces biological age in humans
Cycles of a diet that mimics fasting can reduce signs of immune system aging, as…
Panama Canal expansion rewrites history of world’s most ecologically diverse bats
In a new study, paleontologists describe the oldest-known leaf-nosed bat fossils, which were found along…
New non-toxic method for producing high-quality graphene oxide
Researchers have found a new way to synthesize graphene oxide which has significantly fewer defects…
Artificial reefs help preserve coral reefs by shifting divers away from the natural ones, according to new long-term study of one in Eilat
Divers are essentially tourists who love coral reefs and invest a lot of time and…
The revised International Code of Medical Ethics unites doctors under one global medical ethos
Increasing global mobility, and the growing plurality in society that comes with it, has an…
US FDA breakthrough therapy designation and consumer drug advertising: a recipe for confusion
In 2012, the US Congress gave the Food and Drug Administration authority to grant “breakthrough…
Martha’s rule to be rolled out in English hospitals from April
Martha’s rule will be rolled out across hospitals in England from April, enabling patients and…
Compassionate care: dream or reality?
Smith tackles the critical role of compassion in patient care, particularly in the context of…
Curiosity and compassionate care: rehumanising the admission clerking
Smith gives a tender account of the nurse who took an interest in her mother’s…
NHS productivity: reduction in emergency admissions does not mean decline in performance
One would expect that the Institute of Fiscal Studies would be able to produce authoritative…
STAT+: DarioHealth acquires Twill, hoping it’s a shortcut to profitability
DarioHealth, which makes apps for managing chronic diseases, today announced it will acquire digital mental…
NIH study of ME/CFS points to immune dysfunction and brain abnormalities at core of long-dismissed disease
Alison Sbrana was in the belly of an opera when her life changed. Down in…
Watch: What is in utero gene editing?
Recently approved gene therapies offer patients one-time, potentially curative treatments for genetic diseases such as…
Opinion: How Medicare leaves Puerto Ricans behind
When I accompany my father to his regular cardiologist appointment in Puerto Rico, worry and…
Meet the fetal surgeon forging CRISPR’s next frontier: curing diseases in the womb
SAN FRANCISCO — Outside, the August sun wasn’t yet visible through the thick folds of…
STAT+: Hospitals race to adopt generative AI, even as regulators struggle to keep up with the risks
Usually the words generative AI in health are followed by a bold claim. The technology…
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Study reveals molecular mechanisms behind hibernation in mammals
Researchers have characterized changes in the structure of motor proteins, called myosins, and energy consumption…
Could ultra-processed foods be the new ‘silent’ killer?
Hundreds of novel ingredients never encountered by human physiology are now found in nearly 60…
Microplastics found in every human placenta tested
Researchers reported finding microplastics in all 62 of the placenta samples tested, with concentrations ranging…
Scientists discover new target for reversible, non-hormonal male birth control
Scientists discovered a new target for reversible, non-hormonal male birth control. The drug, an HDAC…
Women get the same exercise benefits as men, but with less effort
A new study shows there is a gender gap between women and men when it…
Newly discovered genetic markers help pinpoint diabetes risks, complications
In the largest genome-wide association study to date on Type 2 diabetes, a team of…
To boost a preschooler’s language skills, consider reminiscing
Book sharing is a popular way parents engage young children in conversation. However, not all…
This tiny, tamper-proof ID tag can authenticate almost anything
A cryptographic tag uses terahertz waves to authenticate items by recognizing the unique pattern of…
Acupuncture and Cardiovascular Health in Rheumatoid Arthritis: Promising Research – Medriva
Acupuncture and Cardiovascular Health in Rheumatoid Arthritis: Promising Research Medriva Read Original Article: Acupuncture and Cardiovascular…
Empower Net debuts Black wellness expo in Tyler – Tyler Morning Telegraph
Empower Net debuts Black wellness expo in Tyler Tyler Morning Telegraph Read Original Article: Empower Net…
White Coat Syndrome – Real? Dangerous? Treatable?
The scenario that was thought to produce white coat syndrome was logical and predictable. A…
Cholesterol Ratio – What is a Normal Reading?
Add “cholesterol ratio” to the complex terminology of lipid panels. A lipid panel is a…
Why two prehistoric sharks found in Ohio got new names
Until recently, Orthacanthus gracilis could have been considered the ‘John Smith’ of prehistoric shark names,…
Giant Antarctic sea spiders reproductive mystery solved
Instead of carrying the babies until they hatched, as in most species of sea spiders,…
Electrification or hydrogen? Both have distinct roles in the European energy transition
A key step to achieving climate neutrality in the European Union is to rapidly shift…
STAT+: Ring Therapeutics, a gene therapy startup, lays off 20% of staff
Ring Therapeutics, a gene therapy startup launched by Flagship Pioneering, has laid off just under…
World News in Brief: Papua New Guinea violence, Ukraine’s displaced, $2.6 billion DR Congo appeal
The Government of Papua New Guinea must effectively address escalating tribal violence, the UN human…
Should ACA plans cover weight loss drugs?
You’re reading the web edition of D.C. Diagnosis, STAT’s twice-weekly newsletter about the politics and…
Medicare Advantage’s 33 million club
You’re reading the web version of Health Care Inc., STAT’s weekly newsletter following the flow of money…
STAT+: FDA warns medical device makers about rise in fabricated data
An increasing number of medical device companies are submitting fabricated and unreliable data, the Food…