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As the United States heads into flu season, an unexpected influenza strain threatens to make the coming months especially harsh.Canada, the United Kingdom, and Japan have all recently reported an uptick in flu cases, with early data suggesting that subclade K — a variant of influenza A (H3N2) — is fueling the spread, according to the Global Center for Health Security.[1]This could spell trouble for the U.S. if subclade K comes here.Trouble Abroad May Signal Trouble Ahead for the U.S.A study published this month in the BMJ predicted that the 2025–2026 flu season in the United Kingdom, which got off to…
You have full access to this article via your institution. Shoreditch in east London is a hub for technology companies and vibrant street art.Credit: Kathy DeWitt/AlamyPeople who have lived and worked in the east London neighbourhood of Shoreditch might recall a time when they had to contend with periodic police roadblocks and the whirring sound of helicopters. This was after 2010, when David Cameron became prime minister, and started visiting the area. Cameron and his team were lured by an ecosystem of technology companies in a part of the city known for its vibrant street art and playfully called Silicon…
Iona M King, general practitionerGlasgow, UKiona.king{at}lanarkshire.scot.nhs.ukSalisbury highlights the risk of reduced consulting time for general practitioner (GP) registrars.1 Improved exam performance cannot be a proxy for patient care. Today’s GPs face escalating workloads, rising administrative burden, workforce burnout, and the challenge of caring for an ageing population with complex multimorbidities.234 This must be the focus of training. None of these challenges are reflective …
An African clawed frog tadpole, the subject of the study. [Kato et al. 2025] Researchers at the University of Tokyo studying tissue regeneration in tadpoles of the frog Xenopus laevis used techniques including single cell RNA sequencing and gene knockdown (KD) experiments to discover that a secreted protein, c1qtnf3, is expressed in putative muscle stem cells and shifts macrophages from immune to regenerative functions in the animals’ regenerating tails. The discovery, reported by Sumika Kato, PhD, Takeo Kubo, PhD, and Taro Fukazawa, PhD, at the University’s Department of Biological Sciences, offers a crucial insight into the regenerative capabilities of certain…
Cut down on early morning stress with these make-ahead breakfast recipes. From sheet-pan quiches that serve a crowd to comforting breakfast casseroles, your holiday guests will surely be impressed with these tasty dishes. Prep recipes like our Overnight French Toast Casserole and Spinach & Feta English Muffin Breakfast Casserole the night before and just pop them into the oven in the morning for a tasty and effortless breakfast. Love these recipes? Join MyRecipes to save them all with one click. It’s so easy—and free! Overnight French Toast Casserole Photographer: Fred Hardy, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall, Prop Stylist: Lindsey Lower.…
Fifteen years ago, my friend and mentor, climate scientist Stephen Schneider, said something that has stuck with me. When it comes to climate change, the “end of the world” and “good for you” are “the two lowest-probability outcomes”.Extreme heat harms health — what is the human body’s limit?Steve’s aphorism feels especially prescient today. As the 30th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP30) plays out in Belém, Brazil, this month, misleading climate messaging in the media espouses both these extremes.At one end, take the actions of billionaire philanthropist Bill Gates. On 28 October, he astounded climate advocates by publishing a manifesto…
Turmeric came out on top as the best-selling supplement of 2025, reflecting a growing consumer interest in antioxidants and anti-inflammatory agents. This was closely followed by two omega-3 products: fish oil and cod liver oil.The report also earmarked eight macro trends for 2026. These trends are likely to be driven by social media platforms such as TikTok, which served as a breeding ground for wellness movements in 2025.This is a vital driver to take heed of, according to the report, given that young people—who are TikTok’s primary users—are more likely to take supplements than any other generation. But do online…
Fibermaxxing is a trend that’s focused on hitting your fiber goals for the day. Dietitians like it because most people don’t eat enough fiber and it’s associated with many health benefits. You’ll want to increase your fiber slowly because going too fast can cause GI symptoms. It also may not be right for everyone. It started, as many wellness trends do, in a wave of TikTok videos showing off colorful bowls of berries, chia-seed puddings and giant salads, all under the umbrella hashtag of #fibermaxxing. At its core, the idea is pretty straightforward: pack your meals with more fiber, ideally hitting or…
Next-generation sequencing (NGS) has increased the speed, scale, throughput, and accessibility of sequencing, greatly accelerating genomic research. This progress has been aided by the development of complementary tools designed to enhance the throughput, efficiency, and reproducibility of NGS workflows via automation. Download this ebook to learn more about NGS, includingThe basics of NGSDifferent strategies for NGS, and their pros and consHow to optimize sample preparation for NGSStreamlining NGS workflows with automation
In its efforts to develop infant nutrition that is compositionally closer to breast milk, Valio highlights the potential of exosomes for innovative formulas. These nanosized vesicles are generated by nearly all cells and are increasingly recognized as critical messengers that influence cellular communication and development. Valio notes that, in early life, human milk exosomes play a key role as mediators of mother-to-child interaction, supporting gut maturation, immune function, and nervous system development. However, the processing steps in infant milk formula production may impact their activity. Ahead of the company’s webinar next week, “Exosomes in infant nutrition: Unlocking new insights,” Nutrition Insight…