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A recent study in Molecular Cell shows that buildup of neuronal DNA damage in zebrafish larvae stimulates sleep. PARP1 — the body’s DNA damage antenna — detects neuronal DNA injury, induces sleep, and DNA repair during sleep. Future research in…

While there are more questions than answers right now, concern is growing about the emergence of the new COVID-19 strain called omicron. While no cases of the variant have been confirmed in the U.S., Mayo Clinic is closely monitoring the…

Since the beginning of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, scientists have focussed on the immune response to severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection and vaccination. Understanding public responses to particular antigens are critical for uncovering the molecular…

Is the gender-affirmative treatment approach an example of “medicine continuing on its progressive march of improving human life” or “a manifestation of dangerous medicine that…will cause more harm than benefit to vulnerable youths?” wonders an Australian psychiatrist in a newly…

As a busy mom juggling both her decades-long career in Hollywood and as a parent to her two daughters — Olive, 9, and Frankie, 7, Drew Barrymore is getting real about why she’s not about that ‘looks perfect on Instagram’…

Being able to recapitulate in a dish what human embryos normally do hidden within the womb opens avenues for improving In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) procedures and developing better contraceptives. Hormonal contraceptives have long been used and work for many women….

The omicron variant of COVID-19, which had been undetected in the U.S. before the middle of this week, had been discovered in at least five states by the end of Thursday, showing yet again how mutations of the virus can…

A small team of researchers from the University of Washington and one with the Pennington Biomedical Research Center, has conducted a review of research conducted regarding the effectiveness of anti-aging diets and has found little to suggest they work. In…

Now is the perfect time to make your home gym complete with this Marcy rowing machine Black Friday deal. The Marcy Foldable Turbine Rowing Machine Rower is now available for $303.20 on Amazon. This brings a massive 49% off the…

Editor’s note: Find the latest COVID-19 news and guidance in Medscape’s Coronavirus Resource Center. Private insurers will soon be required to reimburse people enrolled in their plans for the cost of at-home, rapid COVID-19 tests, and mask mandates will be…