Successful trial results of drug to inhibit common-cancer-causing gene

Preliminary results from an ongoing Phase 1/2 human trial indicate a new drug dubbed OMO-103 can safely and effectively inhibit the function of a gene known to drive the growth of many common forms of cancer.Continue ReadingCategory: Medical, ScienceTa… Continue reading Successful trial results of drug to inhibit common-cancer-causing gene

How taking an anti-inflammatory drug after a trauma may prevent PTSD

Striking new research proposes taking a common anti-inflammatory drug soon after experiencing a traumatic event could help people forget upsetting memories and reduce their risk of developing post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).Continue ReadingCatego… Continue reading How taking an anti-inflammatory drug after a trauma may prevent PTSD

COVID-19 infection waves linked to spikes in heart attack deaths

New research from Cedars-Sinai has found over the course of the pandemic heart attack deaths have spiked alongside COVID-19 infection waves. The findings cannot causally link the increases in heart attacks to COVID, however, the research is far from th… Continue reading COVID-19 infection waves linked to spikes in heart attack deaths

Talk to the flipper! The Comedy Wildlife Photo Award finalists

From a shy raccoon waving hello, to a penguin that’s had enough of its friend’s squawking, the Comedy Wildlife Photography Award finalists have again delivered a most entertaining array of hilarious animal antics.Continue ReadingCategory: Photography, … Continue reading Talk to the flipper! The Comedy Wildlife Photo Award finalists

The world’s first Phase 3 psilocybin clinical trial is about to commence

Research into clinical uses for psychedelics has proliferated in recent years, but despite the constant stream of “psychedelic renaissance” news, the vast majority of studies remain in early, preliminary stages. Apart from one notable modality (MDMA-as… Continue reading The world’s first Phase 3 psilocybin clinical trial is about to commence

The world’s first Phase 3 psilocybin clinical trial is about to commence

Research into clinical uses for psychedelics has proliferated in recent years, but despite the constant stream of “psychedelic renaissance” news, the vast majority of studies remain in early, preliminary stages. Apart from one notable modality (MDMA-as… Continue reading The world’s first Phase 3 psilocybin clinical trial is about to commence

The world’s first Phase 3 psilocybin clinical trial is about to commence

Research into clinical uses for psychedelics has proliferated in recent years, but despite the constant stream of “psychedelic renaissance” news, the vast majority of studies remain in early, preliminary stages. Apart from one notable modality (MDMA-as… Continue reading The world’s first Phase 3 psilocybin clinical trial is about to commence

Electric sparks from plants during thunderstorms may affect air quality

Fascinating new research from atmospheric scientists at Penn State University has found during thunderstorms, electrical discharges on tree leaves can generate significant volumes of chemicals that may affect the air quality in surrounding forests.Cont… Continue reading Electric sparks from plants during thunderstorms may affect air quality