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Intensive Visiting Nurse Program Doesn't Impact Birth Outcomes, Says Ongoing Study

First results underscore the urgent need for a better understanding of how to address inequities in birth outcomes.

Bring Back the Wolves – but Not as Heroes or Villains

Re-introducing wolves and other predators to our landscapes does not miraculously reduce deer populations

Babies Learn Power of Voice Through Experimentation

Babies may lack vocabulary, but they use babbling to tell parents and even strangers

Dissolving Implantable Device Relieves Pain Without Drugs

New device could provide an alternative to opioids and other highly addictive drugs

Light During Sleep in Older Adults Linked to Obesity, Diabetes, High Blood Pressure

Night lights, TV left on, smart phones related to significantly higher disease rates

“Soft” CRISPR May Offer a New Fix for Genetic Defects

Targeted repairs with ‘nicks’ of single DNA strands provide foundation for novel disease therapies

Organoids Reveal Similarities Between Myotonic Dystrophy Type 1 and Rett Syndrome

Discoveries of common mutations and dysfunction also point to therapeutic possibilities for both inherited disorders

Immune Cells Anchored in Tissues Offer Unique Defenses Against Pathogens and Cancers

A new atlas of tissue-resident memory T cells offers hope for therapies based on protective ‘first responders’

Study Shows HIV Speeds Up Body’s Aging Processes Soon After Infection

HIV has an “early and substantial” impact on aging in infected people, accelerating biological changes in the body associated with normal aging within just two to three years of infection, according to a study by UCLA researchers and colleagues.

Insights & Outcomes: Biofilms, Cravings, and Cells That Spill Their Guts

Colonies of bacteria collaborate to form biofilms, which are slimy protective coats that protect them against environmental threats, such as immune defenses and antibiotics.

Thin Crust or Thick? Yale Researchers Try to Solve a Continental Question

The crusty conundrum carries fundamental implications. The thickness of continental crust

Curbing Candida: The Cells That Keep Fungal Infections at Bay

Without cells that spur on the specialized antifungal units, the fight against a common infection is a lost cause

Scent of a Friend

Weizmann Institute of Science researchers have found that people may have a tendency to form friendships with individuals who have a similar body odor.

The Heat Is On: Weizmann Institute Scientists Uncover Traces of Fire Dating Back At Least 800,000 Years

Using advanced AI techniques, the researchers discover one of the earliest pieces of evidence for the use of fire

Changing the Channel: Study Sheds New Light on a Promising Antidepressant

A newly revealed mechanism of ketamine’s action on potassium channels in neurons may lead to improved therapies for depression

New Study: 2021 Heat Wave Created ‘Perfect Storm’ for Shellfish Die-Off

It’s hard to forget the excruciating heat that blanketed the Pacific Northwest in late June 2021.

Top Predators Could ‘Trap’ Themselves Trying to Adapt to Climate Change, Study Shows

As climate change alters environments across the globe, scientists have discovered that in response, many species are shifting the timing of major life events, such as reproduction.

‘Safety in Numbers’ Tactic Keeps Pacific Salmon Safe from Predators

Animals that live in groups tend to be more protected from predators.

Unexpected Link Between Most Common Cancer Drivers May Yield More Effective Drugs

Two of the most common genetic changes that cause cells to become cancerous, which were previously thought to be separate and regulated by different cellular signals, are working in concert, according to new research from the University of Wisconsin–Madison.