DNA from ancient African foragers indicates cultural change
An unprecedented dataset of ancient African DNA let researchers outline major demographic shifts that took place between about 80,000 and 20,000 years ago.
Can personalized booster shots work better?
New research suggests that customizing booster shots based on genes could be a way to make them more effective for more people.
More older adults in the US fall every year
Falls among older adults in the US are increasing by about 1.5% every year. That translates to 106,000 more fall injuries over the study period.
What does Putin want from the Ukraine invasion?
Why is Russia invading Ukraine? An expert explains what Putin wants as well as what might happen if he succeeds or fails to achieve his goals.
Patent Law and Institutional Choice
On his wonderful Fed Circuit Blog, Professor Taylor is hosting an interesting online symposium on the topic of Patent Law and Institutional Choice with the following nine thought provoking essays:
- Arthrex:
- Tejas N. Narechania, Arthrex and the Politics of Patents.
- Jason Rantanen, The PTAB, The Director, and The Federal Circuit.
- A. Christal Sheppard, [Not yet Posted].
- Forum Shopping:
- Jonas Anderson, Extreme Forum Shopping in Patent Law.
- Megan M. La Belle, Mandamus is Not a Mechanism for Patent Reform.
- Greg Reilly, Forum Selling and Legitimate Authority in the Patent System.
- Exclusive Patent Jurisdiction:
- Laura Pedraza-Fariña, To Adapt Patent Law to Modern Innovation Realities, End Administrative Patent Law Exceptionalism.
- Paul Gugliuzza, The Federal Circuit: A Failed Experiment in Specialization?
- David O. Taylor, [Not yet Posted].
Continue reading Patent Law and Institutional Choice at Patently-O.
Closing syringe programs will lead to more HIV infections
“…shutting down syringe services programs has immediate and detrimental impacts on people who use drugs and the broader community.”
Stigma may keep vet students from getting mental health care
Perfectionist culture and stigma may keep veterinary students from seeking help with mental health. But there are things instructors can do to help.
Natural gas flares were behind dozens of early deaths in 2019
Flaring of natural gas from oil and gas fields in the United States, primarily in North Dakota and Texas, contributed to dozens of premature deaths.
Prep for sleep matters for getting good rest
A new study offers insights into the mechanisms that control pre-sleep behaviors and then the start of sleep in mice.
Cross Border Inventions
My chart below shows the percent of US utility patents that list a mixed-set of inventors (both US and non-US residents).
Can you guess who US inventors are collaborating with most often? pic.twitter.com/7OrQUS7v3U
— Dennis Crouch (@patentlyo) February 28, 2022