Shark barf DNA tests reveal songbirds are on the menu
And this, kids, is how you collect the contents of a tiger shark's stomach. Marcus Drymon Woodpeckers, sparrows and doves, oh my. The remains of these land-loving birds have all appeared in an unlikely place: the stomachs of baby tiger sharks. DNA analysis of "shark barf" shows the young sea predators have some unexpected dining…
Are The Threats Of Drugs That Improve Imaging Tests Overblown?
Contrast agent, a drug that enhances CT scans, is sometimes skipped because of concerns about side effects. Morsa Images/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Morsa Images/Getty Images Contrast agent, a drug that enhances CT scans, is sometimes skipped because of concerns about side effects. Morsa Images/Getty Images One of the most widely used drugs in…
Throw Out These Illegally Produced Home Pregnancy Tests, FDA Says
In the wake of a bust on an illegal medical lab in California involving a dozen government agencies, the Food and Drug Administration is warning consumers not to use at-home pregnancy tests made by Universal Meditech, Inc. (UMI), which were distributed under multiple names and sold on multiple online platformsThe pregnancy tests are not confirmed to…
Blood tests can help diagnose Alzheimer’s — if they’re accurate enough....
Newer blood tests can help doctors diagnose Alzheimer's disease without a brain scan or spinal tap. But some tests are more accurate than others. Tek Image/Science Photo Library/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Tek Image/Science Photo Library/Getty Images Newer blood tests can help doctors diagnose Alzheimer's disease without a brain scan or spinal tap. But…
Antibody Tests Go To Market Largely Unregulated, Warns House Subcommittee Chair
A woman holds her hand out to have blood collected for a 15-minute test for coronavirus antibodies at a drive-through site in Hempstead, N.Y. Seth Wenig/AP hide caption toggle caption Seth Wenig/AP A woman holds her hand out to have blood collected for a 15-minute test for coronavirus antibodies at a drive-through site in Hempstead,…
If Most Of Your Coronavirus Tests Come Back Positive, You’re Not...
A person wearing protective equipment at a coronavirus testing site for first responders, on Monday in Los Angeles. Marcio Jose Sanchez/AP hide caption toggle caption Marcio Jose Sanchez/AP A person wearing protective equipment at a coronavirus testing site for first responders, on Monday in Los Angeles. Marcio Jose Sanchez/AP In communities where most coronavirus tests…
A Family Tree For Dog? DNA Tests For Pets Take Off,...
For owners of rescue dogs of mixed breed heritage, it can be tempting to buy a DNA kit to get intel on your pup's ancestry. Catherine Falls Commercial/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Catherine Falls Commercial/Getty Images For owners of rescue dogs of mixed breed heritage, it can be tempting to buy a DNA kit…
FDA issues safety alert on pregnancy tests after bust on illegal...
Enlarge / A picture of containers taken from the illegal UMI lab in Reedley, California. The Food and Drug Administration is warning consumers not to use any at-home tests made by Universal Meditech, Inc. (UMI), the company behind an illegal medical lab hidden in a warehouse in the small city of Reedley, California. The lab…
New Blood Tests Should Show How Long A COVID-19 Vaccine Will...
To understand vaccine-induced immunity more fully, researchers are comparing antibody levels in people who received the Moderna vaccine but still got COVID-19 with levels in people who got the vaccine but didn't fall ill. Angela Weiss/AFP via Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Angela Weiss/AFP via Getty Images To understand vaccine-induced immunity more fully, researchers…
Pence Aide Tests Positive For Coronavirus; Contact Tracing Ongoing
Vice President Pence holds guidelines for reducing the spread of coronavirus at a White House briefing. Jim Watson/AFP via Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Jim Watson/AFP via Getty Images Vice President Pence holds guidelines for reducing the spread of coronavirus at a White House briefing. Jim Watson/AFP via Getty Images Updated at 8:03 p.m.…
