Latest articles by Nicoletta Lanese
What's the difference between deductive reasoning and inductive reasoning?
Deductive reasoning and inductive reasoning are easy to mix up. Learn what the difference is and see examples of each type of scientific reasoning.
Scientists reveal rare antibodies that target 'dark side' of flu virus
An underexplored part of the flu viruses — the "dark side" of a specific protein — is likely a good target for universal flu vaccines.
Man's years of premature ejaculation had a rare cause
A case report describes a rare case of a so-called Tarlov cyst causing a man to experience a common type of sexual dysfunction.
CVS, Walgreens to begin filling prescriptions for abortion pill mifepristone
Consumers will soon be able to fill prescriptions for mifepristone at select CVS and Walgreens locations.
RSV vaccine keeps older adults highly protected for at least 2 seasons
Pfizer's recently approved RSV vaccine maintains a high and fairly steady rate of effectiveness across consecutive RSV seasons.
Beware smartwatches that claim to monitor blood sugar without skin prick, FDA says
The Food and Drug Administration has warned consumers against using "smart" devices that are marketed to measure blood sugar without piercing the skin.
Asthma drug omalizumab approved for severe food allergies
The FDA has approved the first drug that can reduce the severity of multiple food allergies at once.
Teens use HIV prevention meds way more if they get these simple interventions
A clinical trial tested strategies for boosting teens' and young adults' use of HIV-prevention drugs called PrEP.
'It took the rug right out from under my life': Milestone ME/CFS study begins to explain disease, but will it lead to treatments?
An NIH study many years in the making starts to unravel the biology of a misunderstood disease called ME/CFS.
CRISPR 'will provide cures for genetic diseases that were incurable before,' says renowned biochemist Virginijus Šikšnys
Live Science spoke with biochemist Virginijus Šikšnys, whose work helped establish CRISPR as a gene-editing system.
'Scent therapy' helps unlock memories in people with depression, trial finds
Scent therapy could be a useful tool for helping people with depression tap into their autobiographical memories, a small trial hints.
1st fatal case of Alaskapox may have been tied to stray cat
The Alaskapox virus belongs to the same broad group as smallpox and mpox, but to date, it's infected fewer than 10 people.
'Ice printing' tiny sculptures could help scientists engineer blood vessels
A technique for printing 3D structures from ice could be used to help make artificial veins and arteries.
Viagra alternatives? Study of mouse erections hints at new ways to treat erectile dysfunction
A new study reveals the importance of specific cells in triggering erections in mice, and the finding could someday help treat erectile dysfunction in people.
New mRNA 'cancer vaccine' trial launches in UK
The first U.K. patient has received a dose of "cancer vaccine" in a new trial.
Severe 'flesh-eating' infections tied to heat waves in eastern US, CDC reports
Scientists investigated flesh-eating infections that took place after record-breaking heat waves in the U.S. last year.
'Gas station heroin' sold as 'elixir' prompts health warning
Health officials have raised the alarm about illegal products containing tianeptine, also known as "gas station heroin."
Undetected brain infections may explain some SIDS cases
A new study points to brain infection and inflammation as a possible explanation for some cases of sudden infant death syndrome, or SIDS.
Mysterious virus-like 'Obelisks' found in the human gut and mouth
Scientists have uncovered a unique group of virus-like entities in the human gut and mouth.
Gene therapies restore hearing in several kids with inherited deafness
Two new gene therapies show promise in treating otoferlin-related deafness, an inherited condition.
Infant's 'inconsolable,' day-long crying fits tied to botulism from honey
A baby's increasingly long, frequent crying episodes turned out to be related to infant botulism.
Unique gene variants tied to glaucoma found in Black patients
People of African ancestry have the highest rates of the most common form of glaucoma, so scientists are studying whether unique gene variants are tied to their risk.
Brand-new class of antibiotic kills drug-resistant superbug
Scientists discovered a new class of antibiotic that kills bacteria in a unique way and isn't vulnerable to existing drug resistance.
