A group of African science leaders says Africa must develop and pay for its own medical innovations to improve health and rely less on uncertain international funding. They call for more national investment, reforms and stronger research systems.
A study led by Geoffroy Laumet found that blocking the immune molecule TNF-α after surgery in mice made pain last longer. The authors warn this does not mean stopping all anti-inflammatory treatment and call for targeted approaches.
A massive winter storm with ice and freezing rain is hitting the eastern United States and has cut electricity for more than a million customers. Officials, utilities and researchers are working to restore power and study grid resilience.
