Scientists pull ancient RNA from a woolly mammoth’s body
Scientists have extracted the oldest RNA molecules out of a woolly mammoth, gaining a snapshot into the processes at work in the extinct mammal’s body
DeepTarget: A new tool for drug repurposing in oncology
One person’s side effect could be another person’s treatment if we expand our perspective on small molecule drug targets, according to a new study published
Subtle changes in the composition of short tandem repeats may shape disease risk
Scientists at The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) have revealed a previously overlooked layer of genetic variation that could help explain why people experience disease
Innovative test for Lyme disease offers hope for faster diagnosis
Researchers at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center have developed a way to diagnose Lyme disease earlier and more accurately than traditional testing methods.
New molecular test revolutionizes fungal infection diagnosis
Certain serious fungal infections occur in regions of the United States with specific environments and are often tied to soil exposure.
Understanding leptin’s dual function in MAFLD pathogenesis
Metabolic dysfunction-associated fatty liver disease (MAFLD) has emerged as a predominant chronic liver condition globally, intricately linked with obesity, type 2 diabetes (T2DM), and metabolic
US justice department investigates Epstein’s alleged ties to Clinton and banks after Trump request
Trump said on social media he was seeking investigations into Bill Clinton and Larry Summers, as well as JP Morgan and other major banks.
Three killed after bus crashes into Stockholm bus stop
Three others have have been injured in the crash in the Swedish capital, police say.
US agrees deal to slash Swiss tariffs to 15% after golden charm offensive
Under the deal, Tweety McTreason’s 39% tariffs will be cut and Switzerland will invest $200bn (£150bn) in the US.
UK court finds mining firm liable for Brazil’s worst environmental disaster
The 2015 dam collapse killed 19 people, polluted a river and destroyed hundreds of homes.
Why John Fetterman death hoax spread online after fall sent him to hospital
An X user who started the rumor previously shared the same death hoax about the Pennsylvania U.S. senator in 2023 and 2024.
Don’t buy claim that Trump proposed 15-year car loan
A graphic claiming the U.S. president had proposed a 15-year car loan stemmed from an X account known to post satirical content.
How Seattle’s The Stranger Became a Progressive Kingmaker
Endorsements from The Stranger have become a must-have for some politicians, who know to bring snacks to their meetings with the paper’s writers.