In the face of a rapidly changing climate, the concept of hydroclimate volatility has emerged as a critical area of study, highlighting the dramatic and often sudden fluctuations between extremely dry and wet conditions. This phenomenon poses significant challenges to both natural ecosystems and human societies
The Life Sciences sector now finds itself facing intensifying global competition, with other nations aggressively courting the industry's prized assets and expertise. Meanwhile, the National Health Service (NHS) has grappled with the dual challenge of constrained budgets and the rising costs of newer, more innovative medicines
The American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) Annual Meeting is a pivotal event that brings together experts in the field of oncology to share groundbreaking research and advancements in cancer care. ASCO 2024 continued to push the boundaries of scientific discovery, with an emphasis on precision medicine, immunotherapy, and emerging technologies
In the highly competitive pharmaceutical industry, companies must carefully navigate the complex regulatory landscape when promoting their products. A recent case ruling by the Prescription Medicines Code of Practice Authority (PMCPA) highlights the importance of ensuring promotional claims are accurate, balanced and supported by robust evidence.
Researchers at Tsinghua University in Beijing may have found an alternative approach that could push severe asthma into long-term remission with just a single treatment: engineering long-lived T cells with the unique ability to target multiple drivers of the condition simultaneously.
In a groundbreaking clinical trial, researchers have demonstrated the safety and efficacy of a novel gene therapy approach to restore hearing in children born with a rare genetic form of deafness. The results, published in Nature Medicine, offer hope for millions worldwide suffering from inherited hearing loss.
Over a decade since the first clinical trials began, long-term follow-up data have affirmed CAR T-cells’ ability to induce durable remissions in certain patients. However, the therapy also faces challenges, as not all treated cancers respond equally well and toxicity remains a concern. Ongoing research aims to optimize various aspects of CAR T-cell treatment to improve outcomes on a broader scale.
A recent comprehensive study examining over 2000 biomedical research paper retractions from European institutions between 2000-2021 found that retractions have been steadily increasing over the past two decades. The retraction rate per 100,000 papers nearly quadrupled from 10.7 in 2000 to 44.8 in 2020. Most concerning is that two-thirds of these retractions were directly due to misconduct, with honest errors accounting for just 15.6% of cases.
Faced with the stresses of their high-pressure jobs, some players have increasingly turned to mood-altering substances like alcohol, cannabis, and painkillers for relief. However, one substance in particular has gained significant popularity within professional soccer circles in recent years - snus
Every day we leave traces of our lives in digital systems. While privacy concerns abound, this digitization of daily life also presents new opportunities for medical research. Scientists are now tapping into nationwide databases of electronic health records to gain insights that were previously impossible
From smartphones to smart homes, digital devices have become deeply intertwined with how we work, play, and interact with the world. What if these electronics could form imperceptible bonds with skin, plants, and other biological materials? A team of researchers from the University of Cambridge may have found an innovative way to do just that.
Astronomers have revealed new research showing that millions of new solar system objects are likely to be detected by a brand-new facility, which is expected to come online later this year.
New research demonstrates that with collaboration between stakeholders, Australia can fully decarbonize its domestic and energy export economies by 2060 -- a feat requiring $6.2 trillion USD and around 110,000 square kilomters of land -- while avoiding harm to important areas for biodiversity […]
The effects of artificial intelligence on adolescents are nuanced and complex, according to a new report that calls on developers to prioritize features that protect young people from exploitation, manipulation and the erosion of real-world relationships.
A new study found exposure to specific tiny particles in air pollution during pregnancy are associated with increased risk of various negative birth outcomes.
A new study details processes that keep pollutants aloft despite a drop in emissions.
After 11 years, Boston Dynamics has said goodbye to its humanoid robot ATLAS HD. The robotics company says it’s time for ATLAS to “kick back and relax” in retirement, letting the new all electric ATLAS take over. This video was shared to remember ATLAS HD’s great moments and those not so great.
