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Long-Read DNA Test Could Replace 15 Existing Tests for Rare Diseases
A DNA test for rare diseases using long-read sequencing can provide much more comprehensive results than standard diagnostics in a shorter amount of time. The post Long-Read DNA Test Could Replace 15 Existing Tests…
Opinion: ‘I’m pretty much all in’: An interview with a woman starting medical residency at almost 73
"There are some physicians that work to 100”: Dawn Zuidgeest-Craft on becoming a medical doctor in her 70s.
Maternal Blood Test Allows Comprehensive Genetic Fetal Screening
Non-invasive fetal sequencing (NIFS), a test developed by scientists at Harvard University, allows comprehensive genetic screening of a fetus using only a blood test from the expectant mother. The post Maternal Blood Test Allows…
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The SAVOR Study: Appetite and Physiological Responses
Conditions: Anorexia of Aging; Malnutrition or Risk of Malnutrition Interventions: Other: Shredded Chicken Congee Sponsors: Singapore Institute of Food and Biotechnology Innovation Not yet recruiting
Intellectual-cultural orientation of family environment and adolescent depressive symptoms: the mediating role of game addiction
IntroductionExisting data indicate that an increasing number of adolescents are becoming addicted to online games, while the prevalence of depressive symptoms within this demographic is also on the rise. Depression is a primary comorbidity associated with game addiction, but the…
Competition enables rapid adaptation to a warming range edge in a model plant community
Science, Volume 392, Issue 6802, June 2026.
A provocative view of evolution turns 50
Science, Volume 392, Issue 6802, Page 1027-1027, June 2026.
Global extent and drivers of tree cover loss quantified with high-resolution satellite data
Science, Volume 392, Issue 6802, June 2026.
Severe obesity in human HFpEF alters contractile protein function and organization
Science, Volume 392, Issue 6802, June 2026.
Repetition on the brain
Nature Neuroscience, Published online: 08 June 2026; doi:10.1038/s41593-026-02335-8Repetition on the brain
Flexibility begins in the dendrites
Nature Neuroscience, Published online: 08 June 2026; doi:10.1038/s41593-026-02336-7Flexibility begins in the dendrites
The hippocampus is listening
Nature Neuroscience, Published online: 08 June 2026; doi:10.1038/s41593-026-02334-9The hippocampus is listening
Stereotyped positioning of olfactory receptors
Nature Neuroscience, Published online: 08 June 2026; doi:10.1038/s41593-026-02337-6Stereotyped positioning of olfactory receptors
A neural signature to predict attention shifting delays in children and adults
Nature Neuroscience, Published online: 08 June 2026; doi:10.1038/s41593-026-02295-zMoment-to-moment lapses in attention shifting impair behavior and learning. These lapses are common in individuals with neurodevelopmental disorders involving attention deficits. We identify a neural signature that predicts delayed performance on a set-shifting…
Health workers at the epicenter of Congo’s Ebola outbreak labor with little pay or rest
Health workers at the epicenter of Congo's Ebola outbreak are laboring with little pay or rest.
STAT+: AstraZeneca’s GLP-1 pill shows promise in obesity, diabetes trials
AstraZeneca’s GLP-1 pill showed promise in mid-stage obesity and diabetes studies, but it may still be too early to determine how it stacks up against other oral treatments.
GLP-1 Drugs Linked to Lower Rates of Substance Use Disorders
The study adds to a growing body of evidence indicating that GLP-1 medications may have an influence on dopamine signaling and other neural pathways that drive cravings not just for food but other substances. The post GLP-1 Drugs Linked to…
TARGA Imager Enables High-Resolution Imaging of Neurodevelopmental Models
Neurodevelopment in schizophrenia poses major challenges for experimental study due at least in part to the brain’s genetic complexity, cellular diversity, and limitations in accessing living human tissue. The post TARGA Imager Enables High-Resolution Imaging of Neurodevelopmental Models appeared first…
360° Video-Based Virtual Reality for Preparing Medical Students for Body Donor Dissection: Randomized Controlled Trial
Background: Body donor dissection is fundamental to medical education but often induces anxiety and emotional distress in students, potentially impacting learning outcomes and well-being. Traditional preparation methods emphasize technical and procedural elements while inadequately addressing students’ emotional challenges. Recent advances…
STAT+: UnitedHealthcare’s lactation billing feud, and fake strokes
The biggest U.S. health insurer is changing how it pays for lactation counseling, and it could cut payment for many providers.
STAT+: Novo underwhelmed by drug it once fought Pfizer for
Revolution and Tango yield promising cancer results, Incyte buys bleeding disorder drug, and more biotech news