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Charles Piller
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Investigative Correspondent, Science Magazine
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Biography
Charles Piller, STAT’s West Coast editor, writes watchdog reports and in-depth projects from his base in the San Francisco Bay Area. He previously worked as an investigative journalist for The Sacramento Bee and the Los Angeles Times, and has reported on public health, science, and technology from Africa, Asia, Europe, and Central America. Charles has won numerous journalism awards, has authored two investigative books about science, and has reported extensively on prison conditions and bridge engineering.
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By Marc E. Agronin, Ivan Oransky, Charles Piller Verified, Greg Sackuvich| MedCentral@ The oral NMDA receptor antagonist/sigma-1 receptor agonist AXS-05 significantly delayed and prevented Alzheimer’s disease agitation relapse compared with placebo, according to results of the ACCORD-2 trial presented at the 2025 American Academy of Neurology annual meeting held in San Diego this week. “These results support the use of AXS-05 as a safe and effective treatment for AD agitation,” said George Grossberg, MD, of Saint Louis University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO
By Angie Voyles Askham Verified, Calli McMurray, Charles Piller Verified, Brendan Borrell Verified| The Transmitter Verified Three researchers who served as scientific advisers to the U.S. National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) were removed from their positions this week, The Transmitter has learned. At least one adviser to the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) was also terminated this week. The researchers each received a letter this week from Matthew Memoli, acting director of the U.S. National Institutes of Health (NIH), dated 21 March
By Angie Voyles Askham Verified, Calli McMurray, Charles Piller Verified, Brendan Borrell Verified| The Transmitter Verified Three researchers who served as scientific advisers to the U.S. National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) were removed from their positions this week, The Transmitter has learned. At least two advisers to the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) were also terminated this week. The researchers each received a letter this week from Matthew Memoli, acting director of the U.S. National Institutes of Health (NIH), dated 21 March
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Science Magazine
Science Magazine, often called Science, is a prominent international journal that publishes peer-reviewed research across various scientific disciplines. It is produced by the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS), a leading scientific organization. The journal is known for its extensive coverage of scientific breakthroughs, policy analysis, and news in fields such as biology, chemistry, and physics. Founded in 1880, Science has a rich history, having been revived after initial financial challenges. It became the official journal of the AAAS by 1900 and has since featured significant works from renowned scientists like Albert Einstein and Edwin Hubble. The journal offers original research articles that undergo rigorous peer review, along with in-depth analyses and special issues that focus on specific topics, providing valuable insights into emerging areas of research. Its readership includes scientists, researchers, policymakers, and students worldwide, making it a key resource for those interested in the latest scientific advancements.
Washington, District of Columbia, United States