How plants stop growing to survive stress: Retired scientist's persistence reveals insight to boost farm yields
UC Riverside scientists have uncovered a crucial mechanism enabling plants to rapidly halt growth under severe environmental stress, a discovery that could significantly enhance crop resilience and gl
Nitrile and latex gloves may cause overestimation of microplastics in the lab
A University of Michigan study reveals that **nitrile and latex gloves**, commonly used by scientists, may be a significant source of microplastic contamination, potentially leading to an overestimati
'Ghost forests' could be key to understanding coastal resilience to climate change
Rising sea levels are creating 'ghost forests' of saltwater-drowned trees along the eastern U.S. coast, transforming once vibrant green areas into stark landscapes of bare, gray trunks. Researchers ar
Trump to Delay Nominating New C.D.C. Director
The Trump administration is delaying the nomination of a new CDC Director, struggling to find a candidate who aligns with Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s agenda without adopting his controver
Most mass spectrometers handle a few molecules. This new prototype handles billions
A groundbreaking mass spectrometry prototype can now analyze billions of molecules simultaneously, a massive leap from current methods that handle only a few. This enhanced sensitivity promises to unc
Vivid dreams may be the secret to deeper, more restful sleep
Contrary to popular belief, vivid and immersive dreams may actually contribute to a feeling of deeper, more refreshing sleep, even when brain activity is elevated. This suggests that intense dream exp
How to make emergency rooms safer for people with dementia
The latest health news highlights significant shifts in healthcare, from federal vaccine advisory board changes to the increasing use of AI in patient information and medical imaging. These developmen
STAT+: Eli Lilly and the ‘societal obligation’ of GLP-1s
Eli Lilly is grappling with the "societal obligation" of its GLP-1 drugs, a topic highlighted in today's biotech news. Meanwhile, Merck is expanding its portfolio with the acquisition of Terns Pharma,
Heart failure is common. A quick MRI could improve diagnosis and guide treatment
A groundbreaking three-minute MRI technique, free from catheters or radiation, is poised to revolutionize heart failure diagnosis and treatment by precisely measuring cardiac oxygen use. This non-inva
STAT+: Allogene’s off-the-shelf CAR-T is nearing an early but pivotal study readout
Allogene Therapeutics is on the cusp of a significant early study readout for its off-the-shelf CAR-T treatment, potentially validating its long-held conviction in the therapy's future. This prelimina
Meta and YouTube fined $3 million for harming mental health
In a landmark ruling, **Meta** and **YouTube** have been ordered to pay $3 million for negligence in harming a user's mental health, a decision that could fundamentally reshape social media operations
New research suggests deadly bat fungus is more widespread in western Canada than previously known
New research from McMaster University suggests the deadly white-nose syndrome fungus is more prevalent in Western Canada than current methods indicate, prompting calls for improved detection. This exp
New study outlines privacy solution for retail central bank digital currencies
New research from Professors Iwa Salami and William Buchanan offers a compelling solution to a major hurdle for retail central bank digital currencies (CBDCs): user privacy. They propose a system usin
Decoding the complete genome of the fungus responsible for Cercospora leaf spot in olive trees
Researchers at the University of Cordoba have successfully sequenced the complete genome of Pseudocercospora cladosporioides, the fungus responsible for Cercospora leaf spot, a disease causing up to €
Moon race: How China is challenging the US
China is rapidly advancing its crewed space program, Project 921, with ambitions to land astronauts on the moon by 2030 and establish a lunar base by 2035, directly challenging the United States' long
Bond between dogs and humans dates back more than 15,000 years, study finds
Groundbreaking ancient DNA analysis reveals the enduring bond between dogs and humans dates back over 15,000 years, pushing back the oldest genetic evidence for domestic dogs by 5,000 years. This rese
Here is NASA's plan for nuking Gateway and sending it to Mars
Only one US-built nuclear reactor has ever flown in space, and that was more than 60 years ago.
The brain's cleaning system can be boosted to rid Alzheimer's proteins
A groundbreaking drug combination, ACX-02, has been identified that significantly boosts the brain's natural waste-disposal system, effectively clearing proteins linked to Alzheimer's disease. This th
Medieval DNA reveals trans-Saharan connections, rapid genetic mixing and leprosy in Islamic Ibiza
New DNA evidence from medieval Ibiza reveals a remarkably diverse population with connections spanning Europe, North Africa, and even sub-Saharan Africa, challenging the notion of the island as a quie
STAT+: FDA approves Denali Therapeutics drug for Hunter syndrome
The FDA has approved Denali Therapeutics' drug, Avlayah, for Hunter syndrome, a significant decision given the agency's recent stricter stance on rare disease therapies, including the rejection of Reg