Scientists discover the enzyme that lets cancer rapidly rewire its DNA
UC San Diego researchers identified the N4BP2 enzyme as the trigger for chromothripsis, a catastrophic DNA shattering event present in one in four cancers that allows tumors to rapidly evolve and resi
Should Drug Companies Be Advertising to Consumers?
Lawmakers are considering banning pharmaceutical companies from advertising directly to consumers, spurred by concerns that the elderly are particularly vulnerable to industry targeting. This renewed
Backwards heat shows laws of thermodynamics may need a quantum update
A team led by Dawei Lu seemingly reversed the flow of heat between qubits, suggesting the second law of thermodynamics, which dictates heat flows from hot to cold, may need a quantum update. By manipu
STAT+: Breakup between Brigham and Dana-Farber is getting messier fast
The impending split between Brigham and Women's Hospital and Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is creating significant turmoil, with staff at Dana-Farber feeling the strain akin to children of divorce. The
Scientists discover the enzyme that lets cancer rapidly rewire its DNA
UC San Diego researchers identified the N4BP2 enzyme as the trigger for chromothripsis, a catastrophic DNA shattering event present in one in four cancers that allows tumors to rapidly evolve and resi
Stop eating 3 hours before bed to improve heart health
A new Northwestern University study reveals that aligning eating schedules with sleep cycles can significantly improve heart health. Middle-aged and older adults at risk for cardiometabolic disease sa
These cuts to physics research will be a disaster for UK scientists – and for our standing in the world | Jon Butterworth
Proposed cuts to UK physics research funding threaten the nation's participation in CERN and other international projects, potentially leading to physics department closures and a researcher exodus. T
‘We almost lost you in the night’ - the life-threatening rise of measles in the UK
Measles cases are alarmingly rising in the UK, posing a severe threat due to the disease's high infectiousness and potential for severe complications like blindness, hearing loss, and even death. Saij
Stop eating 3 hours before bed to improve heart health
A new Northwestern University study reveals that aligning eating schedules with sleep cycles can significantly improve heart health. Middle-aged and older adults at risk for cardiometabolic disease sa
Massive study finds most statin side effects aren’t caused by the drugs
A major University of Oxford study challenges widespread fears about statins, finding that most listed side effects are no more common than with placebos. This research, analyzing data from over 150,0