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Scientist behind Ozempic started her career developing laundry detergent

Novo Nordisk scientist Lotte Knudsen, whose research led to Ozempic and Wegovy, started her career developing laundry detergent.

The Novo Nordisk scientist behind Ozempic, Wegovy weight loss research

Drugs Ozempic and Wegovy have slimmed down Hollywood stars — and millions of non-celebrities worldwide — while adding great heft to the economy of Novo Nordisk’s home country, Denmark.

Drugmaker wants an end to Ozempic copies

Presented by Alliance for Aging Research — Plus: FDA recalls thousands of antidepressant bottles due to cancer-causing chemical {beacon} Health Care Health Care The Big Story Novo Nordisk wants ...

Politics - The Hill - October 23

Ozempic lowers Alzheimer’s risk: Research

The diabetes and weight loss drug Ozempic could lower the risk of Alzheimer's disease among people with Type 2 diabetes, according to a new study published Thursday. Alzheimer’s disease is the ...

Politics - The Hill - October 24

Study finds drugs like Ozempic could help with substance addiction

New research suggests diabetes drugs like Ozempic, which some people also take to lose weight, may also help patients suffering from substance addiction. CBS News contributor Dr. Celene Gounder has ...

The Maker of Ozempic Is Trying to Block Compounded Versions of Its Blockbuster Drug

Novo Nordisk has asked the FDA to block production of compounded copies of Ozempic, arguing that it’s too difficult to do safely. It’s the latest escalation in a brewing war between pharmaceutical ...

Tech - Wired - October 23

Ozempic linked to lower Alzheimer's risk in people with Type 2 diabetes

Semaglutide, the active ingredient in Ozempic and Wegovy, appeared to reduce the risk of Alzheimer’s disease in people with Type 2 diabetes, according to a study published Thursday in the journal ...

Ozempic and Wegovy Ease Knee Osteoarthritis Pain in Large Study

A large trial showed that semaglutide, sold as Ozempic for diabetes and as Wegovy for obesity, was better than any current medications in alleviating symptoms.

Health - The New York Times - 3 days ago

Ozempic and Wegovy considered 'available' after more than 2 years in shortage

The diabetes and weight loss medications Ozempic and Wegovy are now considered to be available after more than two years of being considered in shortage by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). ...

Politics - The Hill - 5 days ago

Ozempic reduces knee osteoarthritis pain by almost half: Study

The results of a clinical trial published this week found that the active ingredient in the diabetes and weight loss medications Ozempic and Wegovy was linked with a near halving of reported pain ...

Politics - The Hill - 4 days ago

How a love story launched the company behind Ozempic, Wegovy

Novo Nordisk, the pharma giant behind Ozempic and Wegovy, has surprising love story origins. The founders, a married couple, were looking for a way to tackle diabetes, which the wife suffered from.

'It's our moonshot': Why scientists are drilling into volcanos

In Iceland scientists plan to drill down to magma to understand it and use it for energy production.

The brain collector: the scientist unravelling the mysteries of grey matter

Using cutting-edge methods, Alexandra Morton-Hayward is cracking the secrets of ancient brains – even as hers betrays her. Alexandra Morton-Hayward, a 35-year-old mortician turned molecular ...

World - The Guardian - October 22

WATCH: Scientists develop flying shopping cart

Researchers in South Korea have developed a drone-based flying shopping cart that can go where no cart has gone before.

Scientists develop DNA technology in data storage breakthrough

Genetic code technique for preserving huge amounts of digital information could be ‘cheaper than hard drives’

Business - Financial Times - October 23

The Rebellious Scientist Who Made Kamala Harris

The presidential candidate’s mother, Shyamala Gopalan Harris, was a breast cancer researcher whose egalitarian politics often bucked a patriarchal lab culture.

Health - The New York Times - October 28

Deadliest weather made worse by climate change - scientists

Human-caused climate change made recent extreme weather events more intense and more likely, new analysis finds.

Scientists say climate change made deadly floods worse

Climate change had a role in making the storm that hit Spain more intense and deadly, say scientists

Politicians not ambitious enough to save nature, say scientists

World - Yahoo News - 2 days ago

Novo Nordisk asks FDA to ban compounding pharmacies from making Ozempic, Wegovy copies

The Danish drugmaker Novo Nordisk argues that semaglutide, the active ingredient in Ozempic and Wegovy, are too complex for those manufacturers to make safely.

Business - CNBC - October 23

Novo Nordisk asks FDA to block compounding pharmacies from making Ozempic copycats

Novo Nordisk wants the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to prevent compounding pharmacies from manufacturing their own versions of the company’s popular weight loss drug Wegovy and diabetes ...

Politics - The Hill - October 23

Novo Nordisk's diabetes drug Ozempic may reduce the risk of Alzheimer's disease, study says

The active ingredient in Ozempic was associated with a 40% to 70% lower risk of a first-time Alzheimer's diagnosis in diabetes patients.

Business - CNBC - October 24

Novo Nordisk's Ozempic and Wegovy now available in the U.S. after shortages, FDA says

It is a sign that Novo Nordisk's efforts to ramp up the supply of those drugs are starting to pay off, as demand continues to skyrocket in the U.S.

Business - CNBC - 5 days ago

Scientists Just Discovered Travel Can Actually Slow Aging

Scientists knew travel boosts your career and makes you happier. New research has added ‘slows aging’ to the long list of travel’s benefits.

Business - Inc. - October 14

Climate change worsened deadly Nepal floods, scientists say

World - Yahoo News - October 16

Parachutes Made of Mucus Change How Some Scientists See the Ocean

With a new kind of microscope, researchers got a different view of how marine snow falls to the seafloor.

Science - The New York Times - October 17

Scientists show how sperm and egg come together like a key in a lock

Scientists have pinpointed how sperm and egg fuse together across the animal kingdom, from fish to people

Tech - ABC News - October 17

Scientists Are Mapping Landslide Risk in Alaska. Some Homeowners Don’t Want to Know.

Deadly landslides are increasing around the world. But in parts of Alaska, maps of the hazards remain controversial.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 21

Andrew V. Schally, 97, Dies; Scientist Shared Nobel Glory With Rival

His two-decade quest to find elusive brain hormones became a race against Roger Guillemin, a onetime colleague and an eventual fellow prizewinner.

Science - The New York Times - October 21

Russia’s Warming Arctic Is a Climate Threat. War Has Shut Scientists Out of It.

Climate science has been stymied as Russia continues its war in Ukraine. The stalled work threatens to leave the West without a clear picture of how fast the Earth is heating up.

World - The New York Times - October 22

JP Morgan Chase Brings Back Climate Scientist Adviser

Sarah Kapnick, former chief scientist of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), rejoins the bank to provide counsel on climate issues.

Business - Inc. - October 22

Biodiversity declining even faster in ‘protected’ areas, scientists warn Cop16

Just designating key areas will not meet 30x30 target on nature loss, study says, pointing to oil drilling in parks. Biodiversity is declining more quickly within key protected areas than outside ...

World - The Guardian - October 24

In Climate Fight, Scientists Tinker With Bacteria to Replace Corn Fertilizer

By tweaking the DNA of bacteria, scientists aim to cut the use of chemical fertilizers that are worsening global warming. Some worry about unintended consequences.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 24

‘We have emotions too’: Climate scientists respond to attacks on objectivity

Researchers criticised and gaslighted after sharing fears with Guardian say acknowledging feelings is critical to their work. Climate scientists who were mocked and gaslighted after speaking up ...

World - The Guardian - October 25

Vampires, satanists and mad scientists: the evolution of horror in 10 revolutionary films

Recent releases like Terrifier 3 show that the business of scaring cinema audiences is in rude health. But such horror flicks are standing on the blood-soaked shoulders of giants . How do you like ...

World - The Guardian - October 28

Third of world's tree species slide towards extinction, say scientists

Scientists have revealed that more than a third of tree species are facing extinction.

Scare tactics: scientists offer insights on what makes a perfect prank

Researchers come up with theory for why ‘jump scares’ are often followed by laughter – with advice on how to find ‘sweet spot’ of fear. Whether it’s a friend jumping out from behind a bush or ...

World - The Guardian - 5 days ago

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