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B. David Zarley
B. David Zarley is a senior staff writer for Freethink, where he covers health and medicine, including infectious disease, psychedelic research, mental health, and the brain. A graduate of SUNY Fredonia, his work has also appeared in The Atlantic, The Verge, Jezebel, Frieze, Sports Illustrated, VICE, Paste Magazine, and numerous other publications. He lives in Chicago.
New obesity drug cut weight by 58 pounds in a trial, the most effective yet
Retatrutide, Eli Lilly's innovative "triple g" drug, is setting new standards in the fight against obesity.
Drone discovers weird underwater volcano off California
An un-crewed sailing drone discovered the unusually shaped, slumbering seamount.
Psychedelics are helping dying patients overcome their existential distress
End of life patients face mental health challenges uniquely existential and spiritual in nature — but psychedelics are emerging as a possible solution to relieve the suffering.
Breakthrough study discovers that psychedelics breach our neurons
New research shows psychedelics activate receptors inside brain cells that other compounds, like serotonin, cannot.
German scientists 3D print objects with “acoustic holograms”
Using shaped ultrasound, researchers can 3D print objects in one shot.
DMT therapy appears effective for depression in phase 2 clinical trial
The initial study lays the groundwork for another larger, longer phase 2 trial.
New mRNA universal flu vaccine against all known subtypes takes promising first steps
The vaccine provided protection for mouse and ferret models.