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ScienceBiologyRIP Cobby, Oldest Male Chimp in the U.S., a ‘Charismatic and Compassionate Leader’
One of the world’s longest-lived chimpanzees has died. Officials at the San Francisco Zoo announced Sunday that Cobby the chimp passed away this weekend at the ripe old age of 63. Cobby was the oldest male chimp living in an accredited North American zoo. According to zoo officials, Cobby died on Saturday. His exact cause of … Continued
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ScienceHealthFDA Approves ‘Game Changer’ Weight Loss Drug, Likely First in a New Era of Obesity Treatment
On Friday, the Food and Drug Administration approved a new injectable medication for treating obesity—one shown to help people lose a significant amount of weight in clinical trials when taken regularly. The drug, called Wegovy, may just signal a new era in obesity treatment. Wegovy will be approved for chronic weight management in adults living … Continued
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ScienceHealthThe Pandemic Might Have Killed Off Some Flu Strains for Good
Scientists say that two common strains of the seasonal flu have seemingly vanished from circulation, likely due to public health measures like mask-wearing meant to slow the covid-19 pandemic. Though it will take time to confirm the disappearing act, the unexpected good news could make developing next season’s flu shot all the easier. Every year, … Continued
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ScienceHealthWhy Scientists Are Worried About a New Alzheimer’s Drug Up for FDA Approval
The fate of an experimental dementia drug will be decided within days. On Monday, the Food and Drug Administration is set to announce whether it will approve Biogen’s antibody-based therapy aducanumab as a treatment for Alzheimer’s disease—the first intended to slow down the progression of the incurable ailment. But either way, the history of aducanumab’s … Continued
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ScienceBiologyPuppy Experiment Shows How Dogs Connect With Humans From Birth
New research published this week suggests that dogs are born to understand people, at least to some extent. The study showed that 8-week-old puppies preparing to become service dogs were already capable of communicating with humans, even without formal training. Moreover, they found that genetics played a large role in determining how well these puppies … Continued
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Ed Cara
Ed Cara is a Brooklyn-based writer and pug enthusiast. He spent his early twenties performing theater at various stages across the tri-state area, including off-Broadway. But he eventually caught the reporting bug and transitioned into science journalism, publishing his first feature article at the magazine Pacific Standard (RIP) in 2014. Ed has since written for the Atlantic, Newsweek, Undark Magazine, and Vice, before landing at Gizmodo in 2017. Ed enjoys digging into the latest health advances, the weirdest medical cases, and the occasional animal news. He also still performs regularly in the city as a sketch and improv comedian.
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