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President Donald Trump has signed a bill into law that will permanently ban analogues of fentanyl—though it also contains provisions that would remove barriers to conducting research into the risks and benefits of marijuana, psychedelics and other Schedule I drugs. The president signed the Halt All Lethal Trafficking of (HALT) Fentanyl Act on Wednesday, accompanied by his yet-to-be-confirmed pick for …

Introducing ChatGPT agent: bridging research and action  OpenAI OpenAI Unveils Agent That Can Make Spreadsheets and PowerPoints  The Wall Street Journal OpenAI launches personal assistant capable of controlling files and web browsers  The Guardian OpenAI Preps ChatGPT Agents in Challenge to Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint  The Information New ChatGPT Agent promises to do more for you  Axios Source link

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Northwestern Medicine research finding opens the door to a viral link to Parkinson’s disease  Chicago Tribune ‘Harmless’ virus might trigger Parkinson’s disease, researchers say  Medical Xpress Groundbreaking study finds possible virus link to Parkinson’s Disease  NBC Chicago Researchers discover possible trigger for Parkinson’s disease  FOX 13 Tampa Bay Researchers discover a possible environmental trigger to Parkinson’s disease  Northwestern Medicine Newsroom Source link

As Apple’s stock trades down double digits since the start of the year, market onlookers are hoping its next earnings call will show strength and dispel doubts about Tim Cook’s leadership. The iPhone maker has faced pressure across the board since the start of the year, especially as President Donald Trump’s tariffs threaten its Asia supply chain. At the same …

For generations, adults in the U.S. have been told to roll up their sleeves for a tetanus and diphtheria booster every 10 years. But new research from Oregon Health & Science University suggests this long-standing advice may be outdated — and unnecessarily costly. In a study published Tuesday, OHSU scientists argue that adults who completed their childhood vaccinations may not …

Vitamin D is crucial for building strong, healthy bones. It helps your body absorb calcium, and it also boosts your immune system, regulates cell growth, and reduces inflammation, according to the National Institutes of Health (NIH). But despite vitamin D’s numerous benefits, many of us don’t get enough of it. About 35% of American adults are vitamin-D-deficient, according to the …

Research firm LightShed partners says Apple should consider replacing Tim Cook as CEO, but the change is unlikely to occur any time soon. In a note to clients seen by Bloomberg, analysts Walter Piecyk and Joe Galone say that “Apple now needs a product-focused CEO, not one centered on logistics.” Bloomberg notes that Apple shares have “badly lagged” behind rivals …

Nerve cells are not just nerve cells. Depending on how finely we distinguish, there are several hundred to several thousand different types of nerve cell in the human brain according to the latest calculations. These cell types vary in their function, in the number and length of their cellular appendages, and in their interconnections. They emit different neurotransmitters into our …

New research shows the psychological toll of the 2024 presidential election  PsyPost Source link