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Brain Quality Control Selectively Eliminates Neurons with Abnormal Variants in Development
In developing fetuses, the human brain generates an excess of neurons, most of which are eliminated around when the baby is born. New research suggests that this is an important quality-control mechanism. The post…
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A retargeted recombinase for precise insertion of large DNA
Nature Biotechnology, Published online: 29 June 2026; doi:10.1038/s41587-026-03198-xAn approach to retarget the large serine recombinase Bxb1 enables precise integration of large DNA payloads at desired loci.
Experiment-guided AlphaFold3 resolves measurement-consistent protein ensembles
Nature Biotechnology, Published online: 29 June 2026; doi:10.1038/s41587-026-03166-5A generative model using AlphaFold3 as prior infers protein conformational ensembles consistent with measured experimental data.
Retargeted serine integrases for one-step, precise integration of large DNA sequences in human cells
Nature Biotechnology, Published online: 29 June 2026; doi:10.1038/s41587-026-03186-1Serine integrases are retargeted to streamline genomic integrations of DNA.
Noninvasive decoding of typed sentences from human brain activity
Nature Neuroscience, Published online: 29 June 2026; doi:10.1038/s41593-026-02303-2Here the authors introduce Brain2Qwerty, a deep learning model that decodes typed sentences from non-invasive brain activity with character error rate down to 18%. This opens a pathway for non-invasive communication neuroprostheses.
STAT+: Investor Clive Meanwell on designing biotechs for population health, and AI’s role as a catalyst
Clive Meanwell, chairman of investment firm Population Health Partners, was an AI skeptic until recently. Now, he thinks it's a catalyst.
STAT+: Moderna co-founder Kenneth Chien on the future of mRNA — and Moderna
In a Q&A, Kenneth Chien, no longer with Moderna, predicts the company's mRNA cancer vaccine will be transformative for biotech.
Opinion: Banning gender-affirming care doesn’t protect children — it makes it harder to help them
“Physician groups betraying the public’s trust out of fear of government retaliation has permanent consequences,” writes a plastic surgeon.
Opinion: STAT+: The U.S.-China biotech crackdown may hurt the scientists America needs the most
“There is a difference between a policy based on evidence and a broad legislative response that targets China-origin entities as inherently suspicious,” writes Brian Yang.
STAT+: Sword Health contracted to provide AI-supported physical therapy for an entire country
Portugal's National Health Service signed a deal with digital health company Sword for its AI-assisted virtual physical therapy care.
Relationship of Peripheral Inflammatory and Neuroprotective Biomarkers With Response to Intermittent Theta Burst Stimulation in Treatment-Resistant Depression
Conditions: Treatment-resistant Depression (TRD); Major Depression Interventions: Device: Intermittent Theta Burst Stimulation (iTBS) Sponsors: Gulhane Training and Research Hospital Not yet recruiting
Leveraging mHealth to Promote Opioid Use Recovery and Mental Health Among Residents of a Medium-Sized Midwestern City
Conditions: Opioid Use; Stimulant Use; Depression and Anxiety Symptoms Interventions: Behavioral: uMAT-R + enhanced community engagement; Behavioral: Original uMAT-R supplementary mHealth recovery intervention Sponsors: Washington University School of Medicine Recruiting
Opinion: Supreme Court ruling on Roundup points to a confusing difference between the law and science
The Supreme Court’s ruling on Roundup shows science and law use the same word — causation — while asking different questions, writes epidemiologist.
Perspectives on Continuous Glucose Monitoring Among Adults with Type 2 Diabetes in the United Kingdom: Cross-Sectional Survey
Background: Type 2 diabetes (T2D) is one of the most common noncommunicable diseases, requiring ongoing lifestyle changes and continuous glucose management through medication, diet, and physical activity. Traditional self-monitoring of blood glucose can be burdensome, especially with frequent finger pricks.…
Real-World Engagement With a Generative AI Conversational Agent for Mental Health Support: Retrospective Descriptive Study
Background: Generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) conversational agents are increasingly integrated within digital mental health interventions (DMHIs). However, empirical data on real-world engagement, usage patterns, and satisfaction with GenAI conversational agents remain limited. Objective: This study examined real-world engagement among users…
BIO 2026: AI, federal policy impacts, and general vibes
What were the vibes like at BIO 2026? STAT reporters take you inside the annual industry conference on the latest episode of STATus Report.
Rhythm-Based Video Games: Exploring the Cognitive and Learning Potential
Dr. Assaneo's current fellowship project seeks to better understand how rhythm synchronization abilities develop during childhood and whether they could eventually be strengthened through interactive digital interventions. The post Rhythm-Based Video Games: Exploring the Cognitive and Learning Potential appeared first…
The Download: brain-melting heatwaves and unprecedented OpenAI restrictions
This is today’s edition of The Download, our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what’s going on in the world of technology. Heat waves mess with your brain. Scientists are trying to figure out why. —Jessica Hamzelou It’s…
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Brain Quality Control Selectively Eliminates Neurons with Abnormal Variants in Development
In developing fetuses, the human brain generates an excess of neurons, most of which are eliminated around when the baby is born. New research suggests that this is an important quality-control mechanism. The post…
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3070 results
A retargeted recombinase for precise insertion of large DNA
Nature Biotechnology, Published online: 29 June 2026; doi:10.1038/s41587-026-03198-xAn approach to retarget the large serine recombinase Bxb1 enables precise integration of large DNA payloads at desired loci.
Experiment-guided AlphaFold3 resolves measurement-consistent protein ensembles
Nature Biotechnology, Published online: 29 June 2026; doi:10.1038/s41587-026-03166-5A generative model using AlphaFold3 as prior infers protein conformational ensembles consistent with measured experimental data.
Retargeted serine integrases for one-step, precise integration of large DNA sequences in human cells
Nature Biotechnology, Published online: 29 June 2026; doi:10.1038/s41587-026-03186-1Serine integrases are retargeted to streamline genomic integrations of DNA.
Noninvasive decoding of typed sentences from human brain activity
Nature Neuroscience, Published online: 29 June 2026; doi:10.1038/s41593-026-02303-2Here the authors introduce Brain2Qwerty, a deep learning model that decodes typed sentences from non-invasive brain activity with character error rate down to 18%. This opens a pathway for non-invasive communication neuroprostheses.
STAT+: Investor Clive Meanwell on designing biotechs for population health, and AI’s role as a catalyst
Clive Meanwell, chairman of investment firm Population Health Partners, was an AI skeptic until recently. Now, he thinks it's a catalyst.
STAT+: Moderna co-founder Kenneth Chien on the future of mRNA — and Moderna
In a Q&A, Kenneth Chien, no longer with Moderna, predicts the company's mRNA cancer vaccine will be transformative for biotech.
Opinion: Banning gender-affirming care doesn’t protect children — it makes it harder to help them
“Physician groups betraying the public’s trust out of fear of government retaliation has permanent consequences,” writes a plastic surgeon.
Opinion: STAT+: The U.S.-China biotech crackdown may hurt the scientists America needs the most
“There is a difference between a policy based on evidence and a broad legislative response that targets China-origin entities as inherently suspicious,” writes Brian Yang.
STAT+: Sword Health contracted to provide AI-supported physical therapy for an entire country
Portugal's National Health Service signed a deal with digital health company Sword for its AI-assisted virtual physical therapy care.
Relationship of Peripheral Inflammatory and Neuroprotective Biomarkers With Response to Intermittent Theta Burst Stimulation in Treatment-Resistant Depression
Conditions: Treatment-resistant Depression (TRD); Major Depression Interventions: Device: Intermittent Theta Burst Stimulation (iTBS) Sponsors: Gulhane Training and Research Hospital Not yet recruiting
Leveraging mHealth to Promote Opioid Use Recovery and Mental Health Among Residents of a Medium-Sized Midwestern City
Conditions: Opioid Use; Stimulant Use; Depression and Anxiety Symptoms Interventions: Behavioral: uMAT-R + enhanced community engagement; Behavioral: Original uMAT-R supplementary mHealth recovery intervention Sponsors: Washington University School of Medicine Recruiting
Opinion: Supreme Court ruling on Roundup points to a confusing difference between the law and science
The Supreme Court’s ruling on Roundup shows science and law use the same word — causation — while asking different questions, writes epidemiologist.
Perspectives on Continuous Glucose Monitoring Among Adults with Type 2 Diabetes in the United Kingdom: Cross-Sectional Survey
Background: Type 2 diabetes (T2D) is one of the most common noncommunicable diseases, requiring ongoing lifestyle changes and continuous glucose management through medication, diet, and physical activity. Traditional self-monitoring of blood glucose can be burdensome, especially with frequent finger pricks.…
Real-World Engagement With a Generative AI Conversational Agent for Mental Health Support: Retrospective Descriptive Study
Background: Generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) conversational agents are increasingly integrated within digital mental health interventions (DMHIs). However, empirical data on real-world engagement, usage patterns, and satisfaction with GenAI conversational agents remain limited. Objective: This study examined real-world engagement among users…
BIO 2026: AI, federal policy impacts, and general vibes
What were the vibes like at BIO 2026? STAT reporters take you inside the annual industry conference on the latest episode of STATus Report.
Rhythm-Based Video Games: Exploring the Cognitive and Learning Potential
Dr. Assaneo's current fellowship project seeks to better understand how rhythm synchronization abilities develop during childhood and whether they could eventually be strengthened through interactive digital interventions. The post Rhythm-Based Video Games: Exploring the Cognitive and Learning Potential appeared first…
The Download: brain-melting heatwaves and unprecedented OpenAI restrictions
This is today’s edition of The Download, our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what’s going on in the world of technology. Heat waves mess with your brain. Scientists are trying to figure out why. —Jessica Hamzelou It’s…