Scientists have exploited a peculiar CRISPR enzyme so that it fights cancer by shredding the DNA in cancer cells, causing them to self-destruct go.nature.com/4pKLI6X

Bizarre CRISPR enzyme kills cancer cells by shredding their DNA

Early tests suggest the protein can be aimed at targets with tumour-causing mutations.

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Parties to the #UNBiodiversity have gathered at #SBSTTA28 meeting in @UN_Nairobi to provide advice for implementation of #KMGBF and provide recommendations that will inform negotiations at CBD COP 17 to be held in October 2026 in Yerevan, Armenia Follow the proceedings: enb.iisd.org/cbd-subsidia...

28th Meeting of the CBD Subsidiary Body on Scientific, Technical, and Technological Advice (SBSTTA 28) and 7th Meeting of the Subsidiary Body on Implementation (SBI 7)

Subsidiary bodies of the Convention on Biological Diversity will consider findings of the global midterm review of the Global Biodiversity Framework and give advice and recommendations to inform negot...

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A Better Alternative to “Catching Up” When You Have Chronic Illness

Catch-up days often do more harm than good with chronic illness. Learn a more sustainable alternative built around consistency, flexibility, and realistic planning.

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Researchers have identified the first evidence of genetic risk factors associated with borderline personality disorder go.nature.com/4woQgSM

Huge study finds first genetic clues for borderline personality disorder

Largest genetic analysis of the condition so far finds 11 linked locations in the human genome.

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Long-distance flights increase the risk of blood clots in the legs – can compression socks help? 🧦 A 2021 Cochrane review found they significantly reduce the risk of symptomless clots, while they probably also reduce the risk of superficial blood clots. 🔗 www.cochranelibrary.com/cdsr/doi/10....

🌙How do changes to shift-work schedules affect sleep and alertness? Two studies investigated 80‐hour workweeks among doctors. They found that shifts of no more than 16 hours may increase sleep duration and help with sleepiness at work. Read more 👉 www.cochranelibrary.com/cdsr/doi/10....

Do you know how to rate study limitations and dissemination bias in systematic reviews of interventions? The latest in our GRADE series will help you! Catch up with Jin Xia and Nicole Skoetz (@unicologne.bsky.social) to learn more 👇️

Evaluating limitations in the design, execution or reporting of studies when rating the certainty of evidence using GRADE | Cochrane

Study limitations and dissemination bias are two of the eight GRADE domains, and two of the five domains that can lead to rating down of the certainty of the evidence. Evaluating study limitations…

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Our Tufts Affiliate Welcomes a new fellow Michael Cari to the Team! | Cochrane US

Our Tufts Affiliate Welcomes a new fellow Michael Cari to the Team!

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Nature research paper: A Bayesian framework for longitudinal EHR and genetic discovery go.nature.com/3T4dmQ4

A Bayesian framework for longitudinal EHR and genetic discovery - Nature

A Bayesian generative framework that integrates longitudinal electronic health records with genetic data to identify latent disease signatures is presented.

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Some nucleotides have been shown to control metabolism by ‘gluing’ proteins together. Could other small molecules made naturally by cells have similar capabilities? go.nature.com/4pl5TrK

Nucleotides act as ‘molecular glue’ and can sense their own abundance

Some nucleotides have been shown to control metabolism by ‘gluing’ proteins together. Could other small molecules made naturally by cells have similar capabilities?

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In Sudan, @fao.org & China supported 3 200 rural households affected by extremely dry & hot weather. Farmers received concentrated animal feed, veterinary services & vaccines for their livestock, enabling them to continue producing milk to feed their families & generate income.

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“Lenacapavir could be a game-changer for #HIV prevention in Africa. But breakthroughs do not end epidemics–equitable access does” - IAS President-Elect Kenneth Ngure

Taking A Shot: Is Africa Closer to Ending AIDS?

Several countries on the continent are among the first in the world to adopt the use of Lenacapavir, a new, twice yearly, long acting injectable drug for HIV prevention, priced at around $40 per perso...

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While other countries guarantee protections for animals, Ecuador is the only nation in the world to formally grant them distinct constitutional rights. The upshot: Galápagos animals walk around like they own the place, because they kind of do. 🔗: on.wsj.com/4piz6Ul

A little light in the darkness. Four children with terminal brain cancer saved by new cell therapy | New Scientist www.newscientist.com/article/2533...

Four children with terminal brain cancer saved by new cell therapy | New Scientist

An experimental immunotherapy has beaten aggressive brain tumours in a handful of children, and a personalised version is now being tested on more patients

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Last year's cuts in funding had a devastating impact on HIV globally. UNAIDS data showed that PrEP uptake dropped sharply by 38% between 2024 and 2025 in 62 countries. We must protect the progress towards ending AIDS. www.unaids.org/en/resources...

In the US, recreational cannabis legalization and the introduction of retail sales were associated with increases in cannabis-only use and tobacco and cannabis use during pregnancy, find Summer Hawkins et al. academic.oup.com/ntr/advance-...

Associations between recreational cannabis legalization and disparities in prenatal tobacco and cannabis use

AbstractIntroduction. Although prenatal cannabis use is rising, whether recreational cannabis legalization (RCL) is driving changes in use of both cannabis

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Cochrane Protocol Development Workshop & ROB2 Workshop: 4-7 August 2026 | Cochrane Malaysia

Developing a Protocol for a Cochrane Systematic Review workshop. 4-6 August 2026, Penang, Malaysia

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