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Novartis and Sangamo partner on zinc finger therapies for autism and intellectual disability
The firms are developing a modified version of the gene-editing technology to boost the expression of genes
Hearing: Pompeo defends inspector general ouster, approach to Russia
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo defended his inspector general ouster and the Trump administration's approach to Russia during a Senate Foreign Relations Committee hearing Thursday.
American Conservatory Theater says no in-person shows for 10 more months
The San Francisco theater led by Pam MacKinnon schedules a slate of digital offerings until "The Headlands" can come to the stage in late May.
Plastics, pathogens and baby formula: What's in your shellfish?
The first landmark study using next-generation technology to comprehensively examine contaminants in oysters in Myanmar reveals alarming findings: the widespread presence of human bacterial pathogens and human-derived microdebris materials, including...
Fibroid treatments can provide relief without hysterectomy
Two "uterine-sparing" treatments for fibroids can improve women's quality of life -- though one might be more effective than the other, a new clinical trial suggests.
Single-shot COVID-19 vaccine protects non-human primates
A leading COVID-19 vaccine candidate raised neutralizing antibodies and robustly protected non-human primates (NHPs) against SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19.
Nick Markakis becomes first MLB player to return from COVID-19 opt-out
Nick Markakis said he will return to the Atlanta Braves this season after his initial decision to not play in 2020 because of coronavirus pandemic safety concerns.
11 states may face ICU doctor shortages as COVID-19 cases climb
As COVID-19 infections surge across the United States, 11 states could find themselves with too few doctors to treat non-COVID patients in intensive care units, a new report finds.
Mayo Clinic to advise McDonald's on COVID-19 precautions
Fast-food giant McDonald's said it has entered into a partnership with the Mayo Clinic, which will advise it on cleanliness and safety best practices during the continuing coronavirus pandemic.
'Good' virus for common infection
Australian researchers have shown how viruses can be used to save lives, developing the potential use of bacteriophages in bandages to treat life-threatening golden staph infections which may not respond...
Young kids, adults may have same amount of coronavirus in upper airways, study finds
Young children with mild or moderate COVID-19 might have the same or higher amounts of virus in their upper respiratory tracts as older children and adults, a study published Thursday...
Getting a COVID-19 test to see family or friends? Good intentions come with risks, experts warn
Many Canadians are now able to get tested even without symptoms,even if it's just to see friends and loved ones. Ontario's health minister says it's a "responsible" approach, but public...
Growing toll from monsoon floods hampers South Asia virus efforts
The death toll from monsoon floods across South Asia has increased to more than 340 people over recent weeks, with villages still submerged and tens of thousands displaced as authorities...
Another 1.4 million U.S. workers file for unemployment
Another 1.4 million workers in the United States have filed for new unemployment benefits, the Labor Department said Thursday in its weekly report.
Those coronavirus vaccines leading the race? Don't ditch the masks quite yet
The first wave of coronavirus vaccines might be like a flu shot, experts say, curbing symptoms in some patients but not protecting them from COVID-19.
Matthew McConaughey to publish memoir 'Greenlights'
Oscar-winning actor Matthew McConaughey has announced his book, "Greenlights," is to be published on Oct. 20.
Those coronavirus vaccines leading the race? Don't ditch the masks quite yet
The first wave of coronavirus vaccines might be like a flu shot, experts say, curbing symptoms in some patients but not protecting them from COVID-19.
California breaks coronavirus death record for fourth time this month
California has seen fewer COVID-19 deaths than New York -- but many times more than other countries, including Japan, South Korea, Taiwan and Australia
California breaks coronavirus death record for fourth time this month
California has seen fewer COVID-19 deaths than New York -- but many times more than other countries, including Japan, South Korea, Taiwan and Australia
COVID-19 cases surpass 17M; Japan, Australia, Africa see surges
On the six-month anniversary of the World Health Organization declaring COVID-19 a global health emergency, the pandemic continued to surge with several countries reporting new daily infection records.
The safest way to eat at your favorite restaurant during the pandemic
Think twice before sitting down, especially without a mask. (Pexels/)Follow all of PopSci’s COVID-19 coverage here, including tips on cleaning groceries, ways to tell if your symptoms are just allergies, and a tutorial...
COVID-19 cases surpass 17M; Japan, Australia, Africa see surges
On the six-month anniversary of the World Health Organization declaring COVID-19 a global health emergency, the pandemic continued to surge with several countries reporting new daily infection records.
The 2nd wave is coming. Here's what public health experts say we should expect
We asked dozens of physicians, epidemiologists and public health experts what to expect from a second wave of COVID-19 infections. Most said the severity of a second wave will depend...
Progress against cardiovascular death in U.S. slowing, study shows
From the 1960s to the 2010s, the United States experienced a major reduction in heart disease-related deaths among younger adults -- often called premature cardiac death.
Prostate cancer’s link to fetal development of the gland
When prostate cancer progresses to a more-dangerous metastatic state, it does so by resurrecting dormant molecular mechanisms that had guided the fetal development of the prostate gland but had been subsequently switched off,...
Treatment significantly reduces symptoms of psoriasis in mice
Psoriasis, a chronic skin condition that causes itchy, red, scaly patches, afflicts more than 8 million Americans and 125 million people worldwide. Small molecule-based drugs like steroids can penetrate the skin to treat...
How to understand COVID-19-related loss of smell
Temporary loss of smell, or anosmia, is the main neurological symptom and one of the earliest and most commonly reported indicators of COVID-19. Studies suggest it better predicts the disease than other well-known...
Vaccines may arrive in record time, but the virus has been faster
Scientists have created candidate vaccines, which eventually could protect billions of people from COVID-19, with astonishing speed, compressing scientific efforts that usually take years into months. But the leader of a key drug...