They screened through a few thousand people to find 246 people who had viruses, then did a randomized controlled test of surgical masks. “Surgical face masks significantly reduced detection of influenza virus RNA in respiratory droplets and coronavirus RNA in […]
There’s a mini-scandal going on between Scott Alexander, pseudonymous author of the popular blog Slate Star Codex, and the New York Times that’s threatened to publish his real name (for no good reason). You can bet on whether NYT publishes […]
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“A test detecting metabolites in urine can effectively measure not only the quality of one’s nutritional intake but whether they’re on the best diet for their specific metabolism. The test could help clinicians generate personalized dietary advice.” | learn more
“Internationally peer-reviewed journals published more than 100 research papers from China-based authors that appear to have reused identical sets of images, raising questions about the proliferation of problematic science.” | learn more
Chapter 11 reorganizations are now cheaper and more practical for small businesses. This also seems like an extra reason for founders to avoid signing personal guarantees. “A new law … will make many business owners realize that filing for bankruptcy […]
It’s probably good for all of us that large consumer-first companies continue their push into retail healthcare. Between Amazon, Walmart and Walgreens, that’s a lot of pressure on the status quo. | learn more
“A growing body of research highlights the strain on our ability to read, understand, process, and take action on the flood of news with which we’re confronted.” | learn more
A curated directory of best practices from great companies. Company handbooks, mental health policies, remote work guides and more. | learn more
“A new set of players has emerged in the fundraising landscape, distinct from angels, super angels, and venture capital firms.” | learn more