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NZ's plan to withhold COVID inquiry findings until 2026 leaves the country ill-prepared for the next pandemic

NZ's plan to withhold COVID inquiry findings until 2026 leaves the country ill-prepared for the next pandemic

by Shaun Hendy and Michael Plank,The ConversationCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe first report from aRoyal Commission of Inquiryto review New Zealand's response to the COVID pandemic

NZ's plan to withhold COVID inquiry findings until 2026 leaves the country ill-prepared for the next pandemic

by Shaun Hendy and Michael Plank,The ConversationCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe first report from aRoyal Commission of Inquiryto review New Zealand's response to the COVID pandemic
Why clinical trials stop: Researchers find a link between genetic evidence and trial outcome

Why clinical trials stop: Researchers find a link between genetic evidence and trial outcome

by Helena Cornu,European Molecular Biology LaboratoryHierarchical clustering of stop reason similarity based on curation from Pak et al. and 447 additional stopped trials due to COVID-19. Credit

Why clinical trials stop: Researchers find a link between genetic evidence and trial outcome

by Helena Cornu,European Molecular Biology LaboratoryHierarchical clustering of stop reason similarity based on curation from Pak et al. and 447 additional stopped trials due to COVID-19. Credit
Vitamin D supplements can keep bones strong—but they may also have other benefits to your health

Vitamin D supplements can keep bones strong—but they may also have other benefits to your health

by Martin Hewison,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainMost of us don't worry about getting vitamin D when the weather's warm and the sun is shining. But as winter approaches

Vitamin D supplements can keep bones strong—but they may also have other benefits to your health

by Martin Hewison,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainMost of us don't worry about getting vitamin D when the weather's warm and the sun is shining. But as winter approaches
LSD, a future anti-anxiety pill?

LSD, a future anti-anxiety pill?

LSD, a future anti-anxiety pill?byMcGill UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe craze for psychedelics used for therapeutic purposes is real. However, the scientific evidence supporting their ef

LSD, a future anti-anxiety pill?

LSD, a future anti-anxiety pill?byMcGill UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe craze for psychedelics used for therapeutic purposes is real. However, the scientific evidence supporting their ef
Asia-Pacific gets new weapon in fight against drug-resistant TB

Asia-Pacific gets new weapon in fight against drug-resistant TB

Credit: CC0 Public DomainA faster and vastly more effective treatment for drug-resistant tuberculosis is being rolled out in the Asia-Pacific region, raising hopes of a "new era" in tackling

Asia-Pacific gets new weapon in fight against drug-resistant TB

Credit: CC0 Public DomainA faster and vastly more effective treatment for drug-resistant tuberculosis is being rolled out in the Asia-Pacific region, raising hopes of a "new era" in tackling
Improving the diagnosis of infection: A prospective study clarifies the role of an innovative metagenomic tool

Improving the diagnosis of infection: A prospective study clarifies the role of an innovative metagenomic tool

byPasteur InstituteCharacteristics of samples analyzed by mNGS(A) Distribution of sample types among the 742 samples analyzed by mNGS in the present study. (B) Distribution of the sample origins

Improving the diagnosis of infection: A prospective study clarifies the role of an innovative metagenomic tool

byPasteur InstituteCharacteristics of samples analyzed by mNGS(A) Distribution of sample types among the 742 samples analyzed by mNGS in the present study. (B) Distribution of the sample origins
Study finds AI can develop treatments to prevent 'superbugs'

Study finds AI can develop treatments to prevent 'superbugs'

byCleveland ClinicSchematic evolutionary simulation and tested optimization approaches. Credit:Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences(2024). DOI: 10.1073/pnas.2303165121Clev

Study finds AI can develop treatments to prevent 'superbugs'

byCleveland ClinicSchematic evolutionary simulation and tested optimization approaches. Credit:Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences(2024). DOI: 10.1073/pnas.2303165121Clev
Mouse study successfully regenerates thyroid glands in the spleen

Mouse study successfully regenerates thyroid glands in the spleen

by Nanjing University School of Life SciencesSchematic description of intra-splenic thyroid regeneration (left) and staining images of reconstructed thyroid tissues within the spleen (right). Credit:

Mouse study successfully regenerates thyroid glands in the spleen

by Nanjing University School of Life SciencesSchematic description of intra-splenic thyroid regeneration (left) and staining images of reconstructed thyroid tissues within the spleen (right). Credit:
Comparing human and mouse Purkinje cells to better understand human brain complexity

Comparing human and mouse Purkinje cells to better understand human brain complexity

by Bob Yirka , Medical XpressHuman and mouse PC morphological properties. a Morphological reconstructions of a mouse and a human PC obtained from fluorescent confocal images of postmortem fixated brai

Comparing human and mouse Purkinje cells to better understand human brain complexity

by Bob Yirka , Medical XpressHuman and mouse PC morphological properties. a Morphological reconstructions of a mouse and a human PC obtained from fluorescent confocal images of postmortem fixated brai
Why you might not find your favorite cold meds at the pharmacy

Why you might not find your favorite cold meds at the pharmacy

by Levi Gadye,University of California, San FranciscoCredit: CC0 Public DomainIt's winter and many people are contending with the sniffles and coughs. For some, that means heading to the pha

Why you might not find your favorite cold meds at the pharmacy

by Levi Gadye,University of California, San FranciscoCredit: CC0 Public DomainIt's winter and many people are contending with the sniffles and coughs. For some, that means heading to the pha
Pharmacy researchers examine trends in rising cost of medicine

Pharmacy researchers examine trends in rising cost of medicine

by Laurie Fickman,University of HoustonCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainNewly published research from the University of Houston College of Pharmacy reveals an alarming trend in diabetic medicat

Pharmacy researchers examine trends in rising cost of medicine

by Laurie Fickman,University of HoustonCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainNewly published research from the University of Houston College of Pharmacy reveals an alarming trend in diabetic medicat
Your cells are dying. All the time.

Your cells are dying. All the time.

Some go gently into the night. Others die less prettily in freak accidents or deadly invasions, or after a showy display.

Your cells are dying. All the time.

Some go gently into the night. Others die less prettily in freak accidents or deadly invasions, or after a showy display.