Oyster ‘blood’ holds promise for combating drug-resistant superbugs: new research
Superbugs that are resistant to existing antibiotics are a growing health problem around the world. Globally,…
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‘One of the most important species for science’: how the humble fruit fly transformed 4 fields of research
The common fruit fly (Drosophila melanogaster), more correctly called the vinegar fly, is a frequent visitor…
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Weight loss drugs may also treat addiction, Alzheimer’s, and heart disease
Adam Steensberg, the chief executive of Danish biotech Zealand Pharma, which is developing an alternative weight…
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Chatbots won’t help anyone make weapons of mass destruction. But other AI systems just might
Over the past two years, we have seen much written about the “promise and peril” of…
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RNA editing is the next frontier in gene therapy – here’s what you need to know
The United States Food and Drug Administration has just approved the first-ever clinical trial that uses…
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If Trump puts RFK Jr in charge of health, get ready for a distorted reality, where global health suffers
A key figure in Donald Trump’s election campaign and a likely figure in his incoming administration…
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After decades, FDA finally moves to pull ineffective decongestant off shelves
In a long-sought move, the Food and Drug Administration on Thursday formally began the process of…
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“Havard”-trained spa owner injected clients with bogus Botox, prosecutors say
Mounting evidence Multiple clients and employees told investigators that Fadanelli also said she is a registered…
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As hospitals struggle with IV fluid shortage, NC plant restarts production
The western North Carolina plant that makes 60 percent of the country’s intravenous fluid supply has…
