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The manufacturers of the painkiller Tylenol (acetaminophen; paracetamol in the UK) are being sued over allegations that they hid unproven links between the drug and autism in children from pregnant women.Ken Paxton, attorney general of the US state of Texas and a supporter of President Donald Trump, sued both the well known drug maker Johnson & Johnson (J&J) and Kenvue, a J&J spin-off that has manufactured Tylenol since 2023.“Johnson & Johnson willfully ignored and attempted to silence the science that prenatal and early-childhood exposure to …

Credit: Mohammed Haneefa Nizamudeen / iStock / Getty Images Plus Researchers at the University of California San Diego (UCSD) School of Medicine have leveraged bioinformatics to identify a potential new treatment for spinal cord injury (SCI). Using a computational platform to match gene expression patterns linked to neural regeneration with thousands of known drugs, the team identified thiorphan, the active metabolite in the drug racecadotril for treating gastrointestinal disorders, as a promising candidate for restoring function after SCI. The research is published in the journal Nature. “We were very happy to see that a drug that worked on cells in…

At the ongoing CPHI trade show in Frankfurt, Germany (October 28–30), the nutraceutical and pharmaceutical industries are showcasing their innovations to improve human health, from active ingredients to excipients, delivery systems, and finished products. Gelatin and collagen peptide specialist Gelita is highlighting how its pharma-grade excipients and softgel gelatins are “shaping the next generation of delivery systems.” On the showroom floor, Nutrition Insight meets with Oliver Wolf, global product promotion at Gelita, to discuss the company’s innovations. “Our focus is on performance, safety, and functionality — especially for brands moving toward pharmaceutical-grade products.”“These innovations show how Gelita bridges the gap between food…

Statistical analysisUnless otherwise stated, we used the following system to indicate significance levels in the figure panels: *P < 0.05; **P < 0.01; ***P < 0.001. Statistical tests used are indicated in the main text or figure caption, with specific tests for chromosome biases and breakpoint as well as SCE locations detailed in the Supplementary Methods.Cell culture and cell line developmentMCF10A (CRL-10317, American Type Culture Collection) and RPE-1 (CRL-4000, American Type Culture Collection) cell line and their TP53−/− derivatives were cultured at 37 °C with 5% CO2 atmosphere and 100% humidity, in DMEM/F12 medium (1:1) without phenol red (Gibco), supplemented as follows: RPE-1 medium was further supplemented with…

New initiative aims to capture perspectives from across the health, wellness and longevity sectors to chart where the industry is heading. The longevity sector has never been short of ideas, but it has often lacked a shared compass; understanding where the industry truly stands – and where its diverse voices believe it should go – could help clarify both purpose and progress. The International Institute of Longevity and the Longevity Think Tank have launched the Global Survey on Longevity, Health & Wellbeing, an initiative designed to gather insights from researchers, clinicians, investors and innovators around the world. Taking the pulse…

The SkyShark, an autonomous drone built in the United Kingdom, is put on display at the Defence and Security Equipment International exhibition in London.Credit: John Keeble/Getty ImagesWeapons capable of identifying and attacking targets automatically have been in use for more than 80 years. An early example is the Mark 24 Fido, a US anti-submarine torpedo equipped with microphones to home in on targets, which was first deployed against German U-boats in 1943.Nature Spotlight: RoboticsSuch ‘first-wave’ autonomous systems were designed to be used in narrowly defined scenarios and programmed to act in response to signals such as the radiofrequency emissions of…

Simtra BioPharma Solutions, operating from two state-of-the-art facilities, one in Bloomington, IN, and another in Halle, Germany, is positioning itself at the forefront of sterile injectable manufacturing through major expansions and strategic global partnerships. In a recent Q&A, CEO Franco Negron discussed the company’s ongoing investments, its alliance with MilliporeSigma, and how Simtra is shaping the future of biopharmaceutical manufacturing. “Simtra BioPharma Solutions is a leading contract development and manufacturing organization, CDMO, focused on sterile injectable medicines,” says Negron. “We partner with pharmaceutical and biotech companies to deliver high-quality, end-to-end solutions across the drug-product lifecycle.” From GLP-1 agonists to antibody-drug…

Argiope bruennichi create decorative structures called stabilimenta. The ones shown as zig-zags here are in the “normal” stabilimenta geometry.Image credit:© iStock, WirestockWhether tucked into the corners of a haunted house or shining with drops of morning dew between tree branches, spider webs are homes to the eight-legged critters. Like some species in the animal kingdom, certain spiders like to decorate their houses.1 Wasp spiders will often embellish their webs with structures called stabilimenta.Researchers have wondered for decades why these spiders add extra decorative touches to their webs. Initially, some thought that the threads provide structural support to the web, but…

Be the first to rate & review! This cozy Loaded Cabbage Soup tastes like a hug on a chilly evening and reheats beautifully for lunches all week long. Crispy bacon and sharp Cheddar bring classic baked potato vibes, while tender cabbage and creamy potatoes make it hearty yet wholesome. Each serving gets topped with the works, so every spoonful hits all the right notes. Published on October 29, 2025

If your freezer is overflowing with produce and you need recipe ideas, keep on reading! It’s no secret that frozen vegetables are useful in so many ways, whether it’s cutting down on prep work, allowing you to use out-of-season produce or simply adding flavor and nutrients to your meal. These highly rated dishes feature frozen veggies that most people keep stocked, such as peas, peppers, spinach and onions. You’ll want to try options like our Spaghetti with Mushrooms, Spinach & Ricotta and our 20-Minute Black Bean Soup for a delicious meal that will clear out the freezer, at least until…