New center in Copenhagen to pioneer the future of protein design
Proteins are the workhorses of biology. They perform virtually every important function in living organisms. They store, copy and protect our DNA, digest food to
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KFF Health News’ ‘What the Health?’: Live From Aspen — Governors and an HHS Secretary Sound Off
The Host Julie Rovner KFF Health News @jrovner @julierovner.bsky.social Read Julie’s stories. Julie Rovner is chief Washington correspondent and host of KFF Health News’ weekly
At Some Federal Beaches, Surf’s Up but the Lifeguard Chair’s Empty
CHINCOTEAGUE, Va. — When Azania Lane-Majestic arrived at the beach with her family, her initial excitement gave way to concern. No lifeguards could be seen
Dual Threats From Trump and GOP Imperil Nursing Homes and Their Foreign-Born Workers
In a top-rated nursing home in Alexandria, Virginia, the Rev. Donald Goodness is cared for by nurses and aides from various parts of Africa. One
Russian photographer gets 16 years prison for Soviet-era bunker details
Grigory Skvortsov, who denies wrongdoing, will serve his sentence in a maximum-security prison camp.
India’s innovation push falters with researchers denied timely funding
Months-long delays in the payment of stipends leave researchers struggling to make ends meet.
Japan executes by hanging ‘Twitter killer’ who murdered 9
Takahiro Shiraishi was hanged for the murders of eight women and one man whose body parts he hid in his small apartment.
Sparkling Andromeda
The Andromeda galaxy, also known as Messier 31 (M31), is the closest spiral galaxy to the Milky Way at a distance of about 2.5 million
How Does Graph Theory Shape Our World?
Born in the 18th century when Leonhard Euler solved the puzzle of the seven bridges of Königsberg, graph theory has become a foundational tool in
Study explores how a familiar spice tackles the toughest cancer cells
Researchers found that clinically achievable doses of curcumin, the active compound in turmeric, target and suppress colorectal cancer stem-like cells, especially in early adenomas. Curcumin
New brain imaging benchmark may improve Alzheimer’s detection in diverse populations
A team of researchers from the Keck School of Medicine of USC’s Mark and Mary Stevens Neuroimaging and Informatics Institute (Stevens INI) has identified a
Do spicy foods help or hurt your gut health?
Capsaicin, the spicy compound in chili peppers, not only influences inflammation, metabolism, and cancer risk but also shapes the gut microbiome in complex, context-dependent ways.
The Supreme Court Dealt A Blow to Trans Rights. Here’s How to Take Action
Last week, the Supreme Court dealt a devastating blow to trans youth, their families and the communities that support them. In a 6-3 decision, the
Is plastic packaging putting more than just food on your plate?
Researchers systematically mapped the evidence on micro-, meso-, and nanoplastics migrating from plastic food-contact articles (FCAs) into food. While most studies report migration, only a