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Secondary School Staff Engagement With a School-Based Physical Activity and Sedentary Behavior Initiative Website: Implementation Trial During National Scale-Up
Background: Online platforms are increasingly used to deliver training and implementation resources for large-scale, school-based physical activity initiatives, and understanding behavioral engagement with these platforms is important because it provides an early indicator of…
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Synthetic biology’s uncertain regulatory future in the wake of Loper Bright Enterprises v. Raimondo
Nature Biotechnology, Published online: 22 April 2026; doi:10.1038/s41587-026-03114-3The US Supreme Court’s decision in Loper Bright Enterprises v. Raimondo, along with federal spending cuts, may limit the potential of synthetic biology to provide innovative solutions for environmental challenges, medicine and biomanufacturing.
Deeper is not always better in plasma proteomics
Nature Biotechnology, Published online: 22 April 2026; doi:10.1038/s41587-026-03106-3This Comment discusses depth, robustness and bias in plasma proteomics, concluding that increasing the depth of coverage does not necessarily translate to quantitative robustness.
Reference-free discovery with barcoded single-cell sequencing
Nature Biotechnology, Published online: 22 April 2026; doi:10.1038/s41587-026-03084-6sc-SPLASH extends reference-free analysis to barcoded single-cell and spatial transcriptomics data.
The ghost of tuberculosis past
Nature Medicine, Published online: 22 April 2026; doi:10.1038/s41591-026-04356-zThe analysis of the 100 Million Brazilian database reveals that a past tuberculosis diagnosis increases the risk of death up to 14 years later regardless of treatment outcome, which should prompt urgent prioritization…
The future of diagnostics in Africa
Nature Medicine, Published online: 22 April 2026; doi:10.1038/s41591-026-04308-7The authors propose five high-priority areas to close the current gaps in diagnostic testing, providing a path to self-reliance in health security and universal healthcare in Africa.
Moderna continues bird flu vax study, but limits work in the U.S.
Flu shot no longer mandated for U.S. troops, "healthy" snacks, and other news from Morning Rounds
AI needs a strong data fabric to deliver business value
Artificial intelligence is moving quickly in the enterprise, from experimentation to everyday use. Organizations are deploying copilots, agents, and predictive systems across finance, supply chains, human resources, and customer operations. By the end of 2025, half of companies used AI…
There is no nature anymore
When people talk about “nature,” they’re generally talking about things that aren’t made by human beings. Rocks. Reefs. Red wolves. But while there is plenty of God’s creation to go around, it is hard to think of anything on Earth…
One town’s scheme to get rid of its geese
“Pull over!” I order my brother one sunny February afternoon. Our target is in sight: a gaggle of Canada geese, pecking at grass near the dog park. As I approach, tiptoeing over their grayish-white poop, I notice that one bird…
3 things Michelle Kim is into right now
Isegye Idol If you thought K-pop was weird, virtual idols—humans who perform as anime-style digital characters via motion capture—will blow your mind. My favorite is a girl group called Isegye Idol, created by Woowakgood, a Korean VTuber (a streamer who…
Los Angeles is finally going underground
Los Angeles deserves its reputation as the quintessential car city—the rhythms of its 2,200 square miles are dictated by wide boulevards and concrete arcs of freeways. But it once had a world-class rail transit system, and for the last three…
Opinion: The CDC’s ‘disease detective’ program turns 75
The CDC’s EIS program has trained more than 4,300 people to be the next generation of public health leaders.
Opinion: NASA’s plans for living in space should prioritize immunology and infectious disease
Infectious diseases could pose serious risks for interplanetary travelers.
Are MAHA snacks really better for you? Nutrition experts parse a grocery aisle gold rush
From protein Pop-Tarts to avocado-oil chips, a MAHA-fueled snack revolution promises healthier eating. Experts say it may mostly be illusion.
Opinion: Behind every miracle drug is a story
“In every drug, there is a much larger story to tell about health and medicine and society and business and economics,” says Thomas Goetz.
Carea adds miscarriage support feature to maternal health app
Carea has launched a digital support tool within its app to provide guidance and mental health support for women following pregnancy loss.
Teen Vulnerability to Irritability: Brain and Estrogen Changes
Conditions: Depression - Major Depressive Disorder; Irritability Interventions: Drug: Kurvelo; Drug: Placebo COC Sponsors: University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill; Foundation of Hope for the Research and Treatment of Mental Illness Not yet recruiting
THE EFFECTS OF AN ONLINE FAMILY PSYCHOEDUCATION PROGRAM ON EXPRESSED EMOTION OF FAMILY MEMBERS AND MEDICATION ADHERENCE OF PATIENTS WITH FIRST-EPISODE SCHIZOPHRENIA
Conditions: First- Episode Schizophrenia Interventions: Behavioral: Mobile based family psychoeducation program Sponsors: Mahidol University Completed
Single Arm, Monocentric, Pilot Feasibility Study on an Interactive Virtual Reality Program in 20 Complex In-clinic Palliative Care Patients
Conditions: Palliative Care; Refractory Pain; Anxiety; Depression Disorders; Fatigue, Mental; Psychological Distress Interventions: Device: ZenctuaryVR+ Interactive Virtual Reality Sponsors: University Hospital, Strasbourg, France; MOME, University of Arts and Design Not yet recruiting
A Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Training Program Model
Conditions: Depression; Anxiety; Stress; Well-Being, Psychological Interventions: Behavioral: The mindfulness group-"Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Program"; Behavioral: The life skills workshop group-"Lifestyle Management and Well-being Workshop" Sponsors: Istanbul Medeniyet University Not yet recruiting
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Secondary School Staff Engagement With a School-Based Physical Activity and Sedentary Behavior Initiative Website: Implementation Trial During National Scale-Up
Background: Online platforms are increasingly used to deliver training and implementation resources for large-scale, school-based physical activity initiatives, and understanding behavioral engagement with these platforms is important because it provides an early indicator of…
News
3069 results
Synthetic biology’s uncertain regulatory future in the wake of Loper Bright Enterprises v. Raimondo
Nature Biotechnology, Published online: 22 April 2026; doi:10.1038/s41587-026-03114-3The US Supreme Court’s decision in Loper Bright Enterprises v. Raimondo, along with federal spending cuts, may limit the potential of synthetic biology to provide innovative solutions for environmental challenges, medicine and biomanufacturing.
Deeper is not always better in plasma proteomics
Nature Biotechnology, Published online: 22 April 2026; doi:10.1038/s41587-026-03106-3This Comment discusses depth, robustness and bias in plasma proteomics, concluding that increasing the depth of coverage does not necessarily translate to quantitative robustness.
Reference-free discovery with barcoded single-cell sequencing
Nature Biotechnology, Published online: 22 April 2026; doi:10.1038/s41587-026-03084-6sc-SPLASH extends reference-free analysis to barcoded single-cell and spatial transcriptomics data.
The ghost of tuberculosis past
Nature Medicine, Published online: 22 April 2026; doi:10.1038/s41591-026-04356-zThe analysis of the 100 Million Brazilian database reveals that a past tuberculosis diagnosis increases the risk of death up to 14 years later regardless of treatment outcome, which should prompt urgent prioritization…
The future of diagnostics in Africa
Nature Medicine, Published online: 22 April 2026; doi:10.1038/s41591-026-04308-7The authors propose five high-priority areas to close the current gaps in diagnostic testing, providing a path to self-reliance in health security and universal healthcare in Africa.
Moderna continues bird flu vax study, but limits work in the U.S.
Flu shot no longer mandated for U.S. troops, "healthy" snacks, and other news from Morning Rounds
AI needs a strong data fabric to deliver business value
Artificial intelligence is moving quickly in the enterprise, from experimentation to everyday use. Organizations are deploying copilots, agents, and predictive systems across finance, supply chains, human resources, and customer operations. By the end of 2025, half of companies used AI…
There is no nature anymore
When people talk about “nature,” they’re generally talking about things that aren’t made by human beings. Rocks. Reefs. Red wolves. But while there is plenty of God’s creation to go around, it is hard to think of anything on Earth…
One town’s scheme to get rid of its geese
“Pull over!” I order my brother one sunny February afternoon. Our target is in sight: a gaggle of Canada geese, pecking at grass near the dog park. As I approach, tiptoeing over their grayish-white poop, I notice that one bird…
3 things Michelle Kim is into right now
Isegye Idol If you thought K-pop was weird, virtual idols—humans who perform as anime-style digital characters via motion capture—will blow your mind. My favorite is a girl group called Isegye Idol, created by Woowakgood, a Korean VTuber (a streamer who…
Los Angeles is finally going underground
Los Angeles deserves its reputation as the quintessential car city—the rhythms of its 2,200 square miles are dictated by wide boulevards and concrete arcs of freeways. But it once had a world-class rail transit system, and for the last three…
Opinion: The CDC’s ‘disease detective’ program turns 75
The CDC’s EIS program has trained more than 4,300 people to be the next generation of public health leaders.
Opinion: NASA’s plans for living in space should prioritize immunology and infectious disease
Infectious diseases could pose serious risks for interplanetary travelers.
Are MAHA snacks really better for you? Nutrition experts parse a grocery aisle gold rush
From protein Pop-Tarts to avocado-oil chips, a MAHA-fueled snack revolution promises healthier eating. Experts say it may mostly be illusion.
Opinion: Behind every miracle drug is a story
“In every drug, there is a much larger story to tell about health and medicine and society and business and economics,” says Thomas Goetz.
Carea adds miscarriage support feature to maternal health app
Carea has launched a digital support tool within its app to provide guidance and mental health support for women following pregnancy loss.
Teen Vulnerability to Irritability: Brain and Estrogen Changes
Conditions: Depression - Major Depressive Disorder; Irritability Interventions: Drug: Kurvelo; Drug: Placebo COC Sponsors: University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill; Foundation of Hope for the Research and Treatment of Mental Illness Not yet recruiting
THE EFFECTS OF AN ONLINE FAMILY PSYCHOEDUCATION PROGRAM ON EXPRESSED EMOTION OF FAMILY MEMBERS AND MEDICATION ADHERENCE OF PATIENTS WITH FIRST-EPISODE SCHIZOPHRENIA
Conditions: First- Episode Schizophrenia Interventions: Behavioral: Mobile based family psychoeducation program Sponsors: Mahidol University Completed
Single Arm, Monocentric, Pilot Feasibility Study on an Interactive Virtual Reality Program in 20 Complex In-clinic Palliative Care Patients
Conditions: Palliative Care; Refractory Pain; Anxiety; Depression Disorders; Fatigue, Mental; Psychological Distress Interventions: Device: ZenctuaryVR+ Interactive Virtual Reality Sponsors: University Hospital, Strasbourg, France; MOME, University of Arts and Design Not yet recruiting
A Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Training Program Model
Conditions: Depression; Anxiety; Stress; Well-Being, Psychological Interventions: Behavioral: The mindfulness group-"Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Program"; Behavioral: The life skills workshop group-"Lifestyle Management and Well-being Workshop" Sponsors: Istanbul Medeniyet University Not yet recruiting