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STAT+: What’s an AI scaling law? We’ve found biology’s, says Profluent

In this edition of STAT's AI Prognosis newsletter: A deep dive into biology's AI scaling laws, and why it is important.

Tariffs on China Aren’t Likely to Rescue Battered U.S. P.P.E. Industry

The few domestic companies that still make protective gear for health care workers have clamored for federal intervention. But they worry President Trump’s trade war with China won’t help.

Childhood toxin exposure ‘may be factor in bowel cancer rise in under-50s’

Researchers say mutations more often found in younger patients’ tumours caused by toxin secreted by E coli strainsChildhood exposure to a toxin produced by bacteria in the bowel may be contributing

Many young people want to quit vaping. A new study says medication can help

For young people who want to quit vaping, the oral pill varenicline, also known as Chantix, is effective, per a new study.

NIH study reveals how inflammation makes touch painful

Researchers uncover the cellular and molecular basis for sensing heat and inflammatory pain.

CRISPR’s CEO got a big payday

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STAT+: Pharmalittle: We’re reading about Lilly strategy against compounders, Bristol’s antipsychotic, and more

Lilly is using a new line of attack against telehealth firms, accusing them in lawsuits of engaging in the corporate practice of medicine

Bill Treats mRNA Vaccines as 'Weapons'; Brain Drain Begins? New Ice Bucket Challenge

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STAT+: What’s an AI scaling law? We’ve found biology’s, says Profluent

Tariffs on China Aren’t Likely to Rescue Battered U.S. P.P.E. Industry

Childhood toxin exposure ‘may be factor in bowel cancer rise in under-50s’

Many young people want to quit vaping. A new study says medication can help

NIH study reveals how inflammation makes touch painful

CRISPR’s CEO got a big payday

STAT+: Pharmalittle: We’re reading about Lilly strategy against compounders, Bristol’s antipsychotic, and more

Bill Treats mRNA Vaccines as 'Weapons'; Brain Drain Begins? New Ice Bucket Challenge

RFK Jr. May Pull COVID Shot From CDC's Vaccine Schedule for Kids

RFK Jr. Announces Ban on Food Dyes and Says ‘Sugar Is Poison’