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A new study examining the stigma associated with the use of GLP-1 drugs for weight loss found that women who lost weight using GLP-1 drugs were judged more harshly than women who lost weight through diet and exercise, and the negative reaction was primarily driven by the belief that weight loss with drugs was a “shortcut.” The study also found higher levels of prejudice when the women in the sample scenario were depicted as white rather than black. The findings (“Social Perceptions of GLP-1 Weight Loss in Obese Black and White Women”), published April 9 in the American Psychological Association’s…

New research published today stem cell report We demonstrate how a human stem cell-derived intestinal model can be used to identify potential treatments for inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and highlight glycyrrhizin as a promising candidate for reducing intestinal inflammation and cell death. The burden of IBD is increasing globally, with an estimated 4 million people affected worldwide. The disease is characterized by chronic inflammation of the intestinal wall, causing symptoms such as persistent diarrhea, abdominal pain, and fatigue. Standard treatments include anti-inflammatory drugs and other immune-targeted therapies, but many patients have limited benefit. High-throughput screening (HTS) provides a promising strategy…

After a quiet handover, the legal dispute over Teva and Eli Lilly’s migraine drug has resurfaced, with Teva winning an appeal after reversing an earlier patent win in 2023. The Federal Circuit Court of Appeals on Thursday issued a ruling (PDF) reinstating Teva’s original victory in a 2018 lawsuit alleging patent infringement on its migraine drug Ajovy by Lilly’s rival Emgality. The ruling reinstates a $176.5 judgment that Teva first won in a Boston court in 2022. Teva initially accused Lilly of infringing multiple Ajovi patents related to the use of antibodies to treat migraines by blocking peptides. But despite…

Measuring low-frequency electric fields with high precision remains a major scientific challenge. Existing sensing technologies are often inadequate when attempting to simultaneously achieve three important goals: precise calibration, compact size, and the ability to determine both the strength and direction of the magnetic field. Rydberg atoms are emerging as a promising solution in the field of quantum metrology. These atoms have large electric dipole moments, making them very sensitive to electric fields, and their behavior can be related to well-known atomic properties. This makes it attractive for building high-precision sensors. Most current methods for detecting low frequency or DC electric…

Recent research published in journals developmental science Our findings suggest that changes in cultural expectations for young people may be responsible for increased rates of anxiety among children and adolescents. Specifically, this study shows that growing up in societies with declining religious norms tends to increase anxiety among young people. These findings provide evidence that community-wide beliefs shape young people’s mental health and suggest the need to find new ways to provide young people with a sense of belonging in the modern world. Over the past 30 years, many societies have changed the way they raise children. Cultural expectations have…

Scientists have revealed new details about how bacteria share genes, including genes that cause antimicrobial resistance (AMR), a growing global health threat. The discovery comes from researchers at the John Innes Center who studied unusual particles known as gene transfer agents (GTAs). GTAs are similar to bacteriophages (viruses that infect bacteria), but they are no longer harmful invaders. Instead, they are derived from ancient viruses that bacteria adapted and brought under their control. Virus-like particles carry DNA between cells These particles act like tiny delivery vehicles. They take pieces of DNA from one bacterial cell and transport them to other…

Get the health information and medications you need every weekday with STAT’s free newsletter Morning Rounds. Sign up here. Next week is Earth Day. That means it’s time to listen to one of my favorite traditions: the annual 24-hour livestream from the wetlands in British Columbia’s unceded Wisnay region. You can hear birds, frogs, insects, and an airplane or two. You can also add your own calls to the swamp chorus. Now, here’s the news. Trump nominates new CDC director President Trump announced on social media that former Deputy Surgeon General Erica Schwartz will be his nominee for the next…

Astellas Pharma will close its stem cell treatment facility. GSK is pushing its ADC in partnership with Hansoh Pharma into multiple Phase 3 trials. Daiichi Sankyo will sell its consumer health business unit for approximately $1.55 billion. moreover. 1. Astellas Pharma to close Seattle base of stem cell division, plans to reduce workforce Astellas Pharma has decided to close its stem cell therapy division’s Seattle location as part of a broader effort to integrate cell and gene therapy and oncology research. Approximately 55 employees are expected to be affected and the closure is expected to take two years, with final…

Interview with hVIVO Chief Medical Officer Professor Thomas Forst Obesity research is a rapidly evolving field, and few areas are advancing faster than incretin-based medicines such as GLP-1 receptor agonists. In this interview, hVIVO’s Chief Medical Officer, Professor Thomas Forst, talks about what this means for patients, drug developers and the larger cardiometabolic environment. He examines the true causes of obesity-related diseases, the potential and limitations of GLP-1, and how a more nuanced understanding of fat biology is changing the field. Image credit: hVIVO Looking at the current obesity situation, where do you think the most unmet needs are? TF:…

Most glaciers around the world are shrinking as temperatures rise. However, smaller groups behave very differently, and their actions can be much more dangerous. An international team of scientists led by the University of Portsmouth has completed a major global study of these so-called surging glaciers. This research investigates when and where these sudden events occur, what risks climate change poses, and how climate change is reshaping. Causes of glacier surge A glacier surge occurs when normally slowly moving ice suddenly picks up speed. During this period, large amounts of ice are rapidly pushed toward the front of the glacier,…