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Europe’s health commissioner has warned that “unnecessary clinical trials” and bureaucracy are “not sending the right message” to the pharmaceutical industry, while other leaders stressed the need to “bring medicines to Europe” at the European Health Forum in Gastein, Austria.Their comments come amid an exodus of pharmaceutical investors from the UK and the threat of 100% tariffs on drugs sold to the US, which has reportedly led to plans to increase the amount the NHS spends on drugs.12Speaking to delegates last week, Olivér Várhelyi, health and animal welfare commissioner for the European Union, said that the “current regulatory environment does…
Naked mole-rats are well known for both their wrinkly appearance and for their unexpectedly long lives. The source of this extended lifespan has been under scrutiny for decades. While many rodents are relatively short-lived—mice tend to live approximately four years—naked mole-rats can live nearly 10 times as long. Further, as different as they seem from the outside, the genetics of naked mole-rats are more similar to humans than the oft-used mouse model. This makes them especially useful for studying the underlying genetics behind their longevity and the possible applicability to human longevity understanding. Current research into the genetics behind the…
Nature, Published online: 08 October 2025; doi:10.1038/d41586-025-03235-wThe light frequency associated with changes in the energy state of atoms can be used to define the ticking of high-precision optical clocks. Experiments with ytterbium atoms have further enhanced the clocks’ precision by using a quantum amplification technique.
Studying regulatory mechanisms of acetogenic bacteria can help researchers identify and engineer microbes to more efficiently use carbon dioxide.Image credit:©iStock.com, koya79Rising levels of atmospheric carbon dioxide (CO2) represent an urgent global issue, with communities already experiencing more extreme weather because of a changing climate. One strategy that companies are exploring to reduce the level of this greenhouse gas is to capture it and store it deep underground.Byung-Kwan Cho and his group identify novel acetogens and explore their metabolic mechanisms to find those that could provide climate solutions. Seulgi Kang“That’s not an ultimate solution to solve this CO2 problem, so we have…
Small experimental mouse is on the researcher’s hand [unoL/ iStock/ Getty Images Plus] In a significant advance for gene therapies targeting rare severe brain disorders, scientists at the Allen Institute have developed a new gene therapy that successfully reversed major symptoms of SYNGAP1-related disorders (SRD) in mice. The gene therapy, published in the journal Molecular Therapy, represents the first demonstration that SYNGAP1 gene supplementation can restore neurological function after symptoms have appeared. “Gene supplementation is providing a functional new copy of a defective gene, a strategy that has great potential for correcting diseases where a gene is completely missing or…
Aldi recalls Fusia Asian Inspirations Veggie Spring Rolls sold nationwide.The product may contain shrimp, an undeclared allergen, posing a risk for consumers.Check your freezer for this item and return any recalled products to Aldi for a refund. Aldi just announced a recall on a popular frozen product sold at grocery store locations nationwide, according to a company announcement and U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) report. This is due to an undeclared ingredient, posing an allergen risk. The item affected by this recall is the Fusia Asian Inspirations Veggie Spring Rolls sold in 10-ounce packages with a printed UPC of…
When Are Canned Chickpeas Unsafe to Eat?In general, canned chickpeas are safe. But if the metal cans rust, they can form tiny holes in the can, allowing bacteria to enter. Rust — also known as oxidized iron — can also seep into the chickpeas, which is unsafe to eat. Exposing the cans to light and high temperatures can also affect the quality and nutritional content of the chickpeas.Canned chickpeas can last for years on the shelf as long as the can itself is in good condition (i.e., no rust, dents, or swelling), according to the United States Department of Agriculture…
Meal Plan at a Glance BREAKFAST/ A.M. SNACK LUNCH/ P.M. SNACK DINNER Acai bowl/ Apple & nut butter Pasta e Fagioli/ Crunchy chickpeas Salmon & green beans Quiche & pear/ Yogurt bites Chicken & broccoli salad/ Guac snack jar & almonds Beef & potato skillet Quiche & orange/ Yogurt parfait Chicken bowls/ Crunchy chickpeas Tofu soup Quiche & banana/ Yogurt bites Chicken bowls/ Apple & nut butter Sausage-kale pasta Smoothie/ Yogurt parfait Chicken bowls/ Rice cake sandwich Pork tenderloin & veggies Avocado toast/ Yogurt & pear Chicken bowls/ Apple & nut butter Chickpeas alla Vodka Eggs & toast/ Smoothie Chickpea…
Kamran Abbasi, editor in chiefThe BMJkabbasi{at}bmj.comThe medical community must play a role in ending atrocities—so say editorialists Joseph Amon and Shatha Elnakib. They reflect on the Rwandan genocide, when 800 000 to a million people were killed in 100 days (doi:10.1136/bmj.r2101).1 They challenge the notion of medical neutrality and advocate active engagement to prevent and stop genocide (doi:10.1136/bmj.r1994).2 The medical community includes professionals, leaders, and organisations—all of whom have a responsibility.Many professionals, like the public, face difficulties in understanding what “constitutes evidence of genocide” and how to intervene. Amon and Elnakib offer two concrete actions. The first is to bear witness.…
Omar Yaghi, who was awarded a Nobel Prize in Chemistry on Wednesday, emigrated from Jordan to the United States as a teenager.Credit: Brittany Hosea-Small/UC BerkeleyOf the 202 Nobel laureates who have been awarded prizes in physics, chemistry and medicine this century, less than 70% hail from the country in which they were awarded their prize. The remaining 63 laureates left their country of birth before winning a Nobel prize, sometimes crossing international borders more than once, a Nature analysis shows (see ‘Nobel flows’).Among the Nobel prizewinners who emigrated to other countries are two of three chemistry winners announced on Wednesday.…