‘Kind of the first time we’ve had an estimate like this’: first CDC study on mold finds it’s much deadlier than we thought - Fortune
A first-of-its-kind U.S. study suggests invasive mold infections may be an underappreciated — and potentially deadly — threat.
Wastewater in Anchorage signals warning about measles - Anchorage Daily News
At least one person in Anchorage had measles in early and mid-July, creating a risk that the highly infectious disease could spread through the state’s largest city, state health officials are warning. Samples taken from Anchorage’s John M.
Researcher Faces Investigation for Concealing 6-Year-Old Girl’s Death in Gene-Editing Trial - Gizmodo
Last year, a six-year-old girl died after undergoing an experimental gene-editing therapy. Now, the neuroscientist in charge of the research, Zilong Qiu, is facing questions following his decision to not publicly disclose the death.
One Common Sweetener May Increase Stroke Risk by Damaging The Brain's Protective Barrier - ScienceAlert
Add ScienceAlert on Google (Myriams-Fotos/Pixabay) The blood-brain barrier surrounds the blood vessels that run through the brain, letting in oxygen and nutrients while keeping out toxins and pathogens. It's an absolutely essential line of defense that protects the brain from damage.