‘An AlphaFold 4’—scientists marvel at DeepMind drug spin-off’s exclusive new AI
Isomorphic Lab’s proprietary drug-discovery model is a major advance, but scientists developing open-source tools are left guessing how to achieve similar results
What if most medications were sold over the counter?
The FDA is reportedly considering broadening the types of drugs that can be sold without a prescription, a move some pharmacy experts say could raise safety risks
Cats’ cancer genes show striking similarity to humans’
Researchers sequenced the genomes of tumors from almost 500 domestic cats and found remarkable parallels with human and dog cancers
A pair of gut bacteria may cause constipation
A new study pinpoints two species of bacteria that work together to dry out the lining of the gut and cause constipation
Alzheimer’s blood tests predict what age people will be when the disease may cause symptoms, study finds
Tests that could reveal when Alzheimer’s disease will emerge, while promising, are not ready for use in otherwise healthy people, scientists say
FDA agrees to review Moderna mRNA flu vaccine in dramatic reversal
After initially rejecting Moderna’s application for review, the FDA will now consider the company’s mRNA flu shot
Compound weight-loss drugs are everywhere. The FDA is cracking down
The recent withdrawal of Hims & Hers’ GLP-1 pill raises questions about the safety and effectiveness of compounded medications
This key fitness metric is crucial for Olympic ski mountaineering—and regular health, too
VO₂ max is an important measure of aerobic conditioning, whether you’re an Olympian or just a person hoping to stay healthy
How does type 1 diabetes actually work?
What happens when your body suddenly stops making the one hormone that keeps your blood sugar in check?
Key NIH research institute told to remove references to 'pandemic preparedness'
Staff members have been instructed to scrub this topic and ‘biodefense’ from the agency’s website, a Nature investigation finds
Better care for family caregivers
People who help sick, aging loved ones are at risk for physical illness themselves. There may be ways to improve their resilience
Your daily steps may depend on your zip code more than your willpower
Researchers found that walkable city design—not personal motivation—was the key factor behind people taking 1,100 more steps per day