Modern plant enzyme partners with surprisingly ancient protein
Scientists have discovered that a protein responsible for the synthesis of a key plant material…
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Measles cases drop in 2025 across Europe and Central Asia, but outbreak risks remain
Measles cases across Europe and Central Asia declined by 75 per cent in 2025 compared…
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UN lauds $6 billion US funding approval towards ending HIV/AIDS
The UN agency leading the global effort to end HIV/AIDS worldwide welcomed legislative approval from…
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UN lauds $6 billion US funding approval towards ending HIV/AIDS
The UN agency leading the global effort to end HIV/AIDS worldwide welcomed legislative approval from…
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‘We are dying’: Gaza’s cancer patients plead for a way out
As World Cancer Day is marked on Wednesday, thousands of patients in Gaza face worsening…
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UN lauds $6 billion US funding approval towards ending HIV/AIDS
The UN agency leading the global effort to end HIV/AIDS worldwide welcomed legislative approval from…
UN rights office urges Sri Lanka to reveal fate of the disappeared
The UN human rights office, OHCHR, on Friday urged the Sri Lankan Government to take…
Physicists propose path to faster, more flexible robots
Physicists revealed a microscopic phenomenon that could greatly improve the performance of soft devices, such…
Can we revolutionize the chemical industry and create a circular economy? Yes, with the help of catalysts
A new commentary paper puts forth a transformative solution to the unsustainable reliance on fossil…
Animal studies lend support to an innovative HIV vaccine strategy — but there’s still a long way to go
HIV has long stumped immunologists looking to develop an effective vaccine. All of the most…
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Black women founders offer health tech solutions to combat Black maternal mortality
When Black people receive maternal care, they are often not treated the same as white…
Zombie cells in the sea: Viruses keep the most common marine bacteria in check
Marine microbes control the flux of matter and energy essential for life in the oceans….
Plants restrict use of ‘Tipp-Ex proteins’
Plants have special corrective molecules at their disposal that can make retrospective modifications to copies…
Seeing not just with the eyes: Degree of arousal affects perception
The brain modulates visual signals according to internal states, as a new study by neuroscientists…
Fruit fly wing research offers window into birth defects
If fruit fly wings do not develop into the right shape, the flies will die….
Ancient arachnid from coal forests of America stands out for its spiny legs
The spiny legged 308-million-year-old arachnid Douglassarachne acanthopoda was discovered the famous Mazon Creek locality. Read…
Anti-diabetic treatment associated with reduced risk of developing blood cancer
People who use metformin are less likely to develop a myeloproliferative neoplasm (MPN) over time,…
A trial HIV vaccine triggered elusive and essential antibodies in humans
An HIV vaccine candidate triggered low levels of an elusive type of broadly neutralizing HIV…
STAT+: ChatGPT for genomes: introducing a CRISPR-designing generative AI
In 2018, during her chemistry Nobel Prize lecture, Frances Arnold noted that scientists had arrived…
STAT+: Venture capitalist Bob Kocher on generative AI startups, Change Healthcare cyberattack
SAN FRANCISCO — Health tech investor Bob Kocher has seen some bad AI-related startup pitches…
STAT+: Wearable devices generate powerful data but it’s not useful to doctors, yet
Just because the Food and Drug Administration has given the Apple Watch and other wearable…
Sixty seconds on . . . the pandemic treaty
What’s this about?In March 2021, in response to the covid-19 pandemic, more than 20 world…
STAT+: Amid acquisition speculation, Cytokinetics CEO stresses company can launch heart drug on its own
As Cytokinetics faces pressure to sell itself to a large pharma company following positive late-stage…
Hospitals are urged to increase use of virtual wards to cut admissions
NHS England has set out its latest plans to slash waiting times in urgent and…
Support services for healthcare professionals must be properly funded
Al-Najjar discusses the challenges of supporting medical practitioners with mental health problems through NHS Practitioner…
Rhona MacDonald: medical editor and “a voice for those who could not be heard”
bmj;385/may17_4/q1106/FAF1faOn the day she died Rhona MacDonald was working to have aid delivered to Ukraine,…
STAT+: Pharmalittle: We’re reading about an Amgen drug for lung cancer, a Novo plant fire, and more
And so, another working week will soon draw to a close. Not a moment too…
AstraZeneca antibody reduced Covid-19 risk in immunocompromised
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A powerful tool speeds success in achieving highly efficient thermoelectric materials
Thermoelectric materials could play an important role in the clean energy transition, as they can…
Airborne technology brings new hope to map shallow aquifers in Earth’s most arid deserts
The new technique will map the top of the aquifer, called the ‘water table,’ spanning…
Large language models can’t effectively recognize users’ motivation, but can support behavior change for those ready to act
Large language model-based chatbots can’t effectively recognize users’ motivation when they are hesitant about making…
Different brain structures in females lead to more severe cognitive deficits after concussion than males
Important brain structures that are key for signaling in the brain are narrower and less…
Scientists use generative AI to answer complex questions in physics
Researchers used generative AI to develop a physics-informed technique to classify phase transitions in materials…
New sensor gives unprecedented look at changes in cell’s energy ‘currency’
A new sensor is giving researchers the best look yet at ATP levels inside living…
The vicious cycle of protein clumping in Alzheimer’s disease and normal aging
To date, approaches to treatments for Alzheimer’s disease have not addressed the contribution of protein…
Whooping cough: What’s behind the rise in cases and deaths in England?
Why did the babies die?Young infants are at the highest risk of severe complications and…
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Global child mortality falls to historic low
The 2023 report of the United Nations Interagency Group for Child Mortality Estimation shows a…
People who need insulin are particularly vulnerable in disasters and conflicts
Globally, more than eight million people have type 1 diabetes (T1D) and need multiple daily…
Opinion: Hurricane season is approaching fast. We need to talk about health care resilience
Extreme weather fueled by accelerating climate change puts patients, providers, and health care facilities at…
Opinion: H5N1 doesn’t have to be a repeat of Covid-19’s ‘public health versus the economy’
The Biden administration announced new programs on May 10 to incentivize dairy farmers and workers…
STAT+: Data integrity watchdogs call for stronger safeguards in scientific journals
SAN FRANCISCO — According to Elisabeth Bik, a scientific watchdog who has discovered thousands of…
STAT+: To bolster global health, Wellcome Trust’s new CEO thinks Big Tech should get involved
LONDON — The key groups involved in addressing global health problems often include governments, foundations,…
UN forum in Bahrain closes with calls to support women entrepreneurs in conflict areas
The bi-annual UN forum on entrepreneurship and innovation wrapped up its work in Bahrain on…
Scientists Calculated the Energy Needed to Carry a Baby. Shocker: It’s a Lot. – The New York Times
Scientists Calculated the Energy Needed to Carry a Baby. Shocker: It’s a Lot. The New York…
Hailey Bieber shares peek at ‘past few weeks’ of pregnancy – New York Daily News
Hailey Bieber shares peek at ‘past few weeks’ of pregnancy New York Daily News Pregnant Hailey…
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Guterres repeats call to Israel to halt Rafah assault as aid stocks dwindle Global temperature record…
From sickly child to doctor, she’s bringing holistic healthcare to Hong Kong – South China Morning Post
From sickly child to doctor, she’s bringing holistic healthcare to Hong Kong South China Morning Post…
Lindus Health Announces Cosmetics Clinical Trial with Acinonyx Bio to Evaluate an Alternative to Benzoyl Peroxide for … – PR Newswire
Lindus Health Announces Cosmetics Clinical Trial with Acinonyx Bio to Evaluate an Alternative to Benzoyl…
Can art therapy be an alternative for mental health care – Journal & Courier
Can art therapy be an alternative for mental health care Journal & Courier Read Original Article:…
What Does Pet Insurance Cover? (2024) – MarketWatch
What Does Pet Insurance Cover? (2024) MarketWatch Read Original Article: What Does Pet Insurance Cover? (2024)…
Listen: Live! From the STAT Breakthrough Summit West
On this week’s “Readout LOUD,” we’re live in San Francisco at STAT’s Breakthrough Summit West….
Otters, especially females, use tools to survive a changing world
Sea otters are one of the few animals that use tools to access their food,…
Researchers wrestle with accuracy of AI technology used to create new drug candidates
Researchers have determined that a protein prediction technology can yield accurate results in the hunt…
Amid backlash to harm reduction, addiction experts warn against reprising ‘war on drugs’
SAN FRANCISCO — Amid what feels like an ever-worsening drug crisis here, locals and politicians…
Rights expert condemns death of Palestinian doctor in Israeli custody, urges independent inquiry
A renowned Palestinian orthopaedic surgeon’s death in Israeli detention has been labelled “horrifying’ by a…