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Scientists discover the brain’s hidden “stop scratching” switch
Researchers at the University of Louvain have identified the ion channel TRPV4 as a hidden neural brake that tells the brain when scratching an itch is sufficient. In mice lacking TRPV4 only in sensor
Youth Gut Bacteria Stop Liver Cancer in Mice
A study presented at Digestive Disease Week showed that transplanting a preserved youthful gut microbiome into aging mice reverses liver aging, cuts inflammation and DNA damage, and prevents liver can
Glycyrrhizin Reduces IBD Inflammation in Lab Model
Japanese researchers at the University of Tokyo built a stem‑cell‑derived human intestinal model and screened 3,500 compounds, discovering that glycyrrhizin—a black licorice ingredient—dramatically cu
5th Circuit Halts Mifepristone Mail Delivery Nationwide
A conservative-dominated US appeals court temporarily halted mail delivery of mifepristone nationwide, requiring in-person pickup and setting up an expected Supreme Court showdown.
CDC Sends Teams to Spain, Nebraska for Hantavirus
An outbreak of hantavirus on a cruise ship that killed three passengers prompted a sluggish response from the U.S. CDC, which only mobilized teams to Spain’s Canary Islands and a Nebraska quarantine c
Self-selected music raises cycling endurance 20%
A Finnish study found that cyclists who listened to their own favorite high‑tempo tracks could push about 20% farther before fatigue set in, without any measurable rise in heart rate or lactate. Led b
RFK Jr. allegedly cut dead raccoon penis
Rep. Adelita Grijalva cited a new biography that claims RFK Jr. once cut the penis from a road‑killed raccoon to study it, a claim the senator ignored while focusing on NIH funding. The piece contrast
Dr. Glaucomflecken Wants Attention on Corporatization
In a candid First Opinion Podcast interview, ophthalmologist Will Flanary—better known as the meme‑doctor Dr. Glaucomflecken—argues that the corporate takeover of health care deserves national headlin
Scientists Identify SP Genes Driving Limb Regeneration
Researchers from Wake Forest, Duke, and the University of Wisconsin‑Madison have identified a set of “SP genes” shared by axolotls, zebrafish and mice that are essential for limb regeneration. Knockin
‘The odds are not in our favour’: who sets the Doomsday Clock – and what can they tell us about the future of humanity?
The Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists has set the Doomsday Clock at a record‑low 85 seconds to midnight, warning that climate change, the Ukraine war, AI‑driven nuclear decision‑making, and emerging p
Scientists discover HSL works in fat‑cell nucleus
A team at Université de Toulouse discovered that hormone‑sensitive lipase (HSL), long thought to be a simple fat‑burner, also operates inside the nucleus of fat cells to maintain their health. This nu
STAT+: Roche to buy PathAI for $750 million
Swiss drugmaker Roche is buying Boston AI pathology startup PathAI for $750 million upfront, with up to $300 million in milestone payments. The deal, slated to close later this year, will embed PathAI
Trump Plans to Fire FDA Commissioner Marty Makary
President Trump has reportedly authorized the removal of FDA Commissioner Marty Makary after a series of political clashes, including a dispute over flavored vape approvals and a delayed safety study
Officials test crew; South Africa finds no mutations
Health officials are racing to track a hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship, testing passengers including a Dutch flight attendant and a French national. A South African analysis of viral samples foun
Supreme Court to Decide FDA Role Over Mifepristone
The Supreme Court is poised to rule on whether the FDA can keep its authority over mifepristone mail‑order distribution, a decision that could preserve nationwide access to the abortion pill. Former F
Capricor Sues Nippon Shinyaku Over Duchenne Therapy
Capricor Therapeutics has filed a lawsuit against its Japanese partner Nippon Shinyaku and its subsidiary NS Pharma, accusing them of botching the launch of the Duchenne muscular dystrophy cell therap
FDA Proposes Stripping Gender from Regulations
The FDA unveiled a proposed rule to strip gender references from its regulations, aligning with a 2025 Trump executive order that enforces a binary view of biological sex. While the agency says the ch
Lubiprostone Slows Kidney Decline in CKD Trial
Japanese researchers at Tohoku University have shown that the constipation drug lubiprostone can slow kidney function loss in chronic kidney disease patients by reshaping gut microbes and raising sper
Scientists find 645 reef microbes with drug-like genes
A global study of coral reef microbiomes uncovered thousands of previously unknown microbes and a wealth of biosynthetic genes, positioning reefs as a critical, yet endangered, source of novel drug an
Brazilian Tree Compound Fights COVID on Multiple Fronts
Compounds from a Brazilian tree show promise in blocking SARS-CoV-2 at multiple stages, including cell entry and replication, while also reducing inflammation, according to lab studies.
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