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Study Challenges Traditional Views of Evolution

by Arizona State University

Research uncovers how environmental changes influence genetic variation over time

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A Better Way to Make RNA Drugs

by Wyss Institute for Biologically Inspired Engineering

New enzymatic synthesis method expands RNA therapeutic capabilities while eliminating toxic byproducts

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With Gene Editing, Mice with a Form of Inherited Deafness Can Hear Again

by National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences

Approach restores hearing in adult mice, opening new possibilities for treating genetic conditions in people

Complex Impact of Large Wildfires on Ozone Layer Dynamics

by Max Planck Institute for Chemistry

Huge smoke-charged vortex doubles aerosol burden in the middle stratosphere and buffers ozone depletion

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Artificial Intelligence Speeds Up Analysis of MRI Heart Scans

by University of East Anglia

New method saves doctors’ time and could lead to better treatment for heart conditions

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Quadrupolar Nuclei Measured for the First Time by Zero-Field NMR

by Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz

A breakthrough in zero-field nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy and quantum chemistry calculations

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New Probe Could Help Advance Treatment for Spinal Cord Disease, Injury

by Rice University

Engineers have developed a nanosized sensor that records spinal cord neurons in action

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New Derivative Synthesis Method for Development of Antimicrobial Drugs

by Hokkaido University

Comprehensive and efficient method for screening drug candidates could advance the fight against drug-resistant bacteria

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Microproteins Found in Tumors Could Lead to Cancer Vaccines

by IMIM (Hospital del Mar Medical Research Institute)

A clear target for immune system cells, the tumor-exclusive molecules provide a potential target for vaccine development

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New Solutions to Keep Drinking Water Safe as Pesticide Use Skyrockets Worldwide

by University of South Australia

Study proposes a more effective method of removing organic pesticides from drinking water, reducing contamination risks

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A Promising New Material for Solar Energy Gets a Curious Boost from Entropy

by University of Kansas

Study solves part of the mystery of the outstanding performance achieved by NFAs, a new class of organic semiconductors

Marchantia polymorpha liverwort colony growing in an urban environment. Here both male and female umbrella-like reproductive structures can be seen

Not So Simple: Mosses and Ferns Offer New Hope for Crop Protection

by John Innes Centre

Unveiling an exciting new research frontier in the global challenge of protecting crops from the threat of disease

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How Lasers and 2D Materials Could Solve the World’s Plastic Problem

by University of Texas at Austin

New technique blasts molecules in plastics with a laser to break them down into their smallest parts for future reuse

Many microbial structures on the shores of Lake Salda in Turkey are exposed as water levels drop, allowing scientists to study relationships between life and the surrounding environment.

Exponentially Increasing Understanding of Early Life on Earth

by University of California - Riverside

New study links ancient microbes with climate dynamics, potentially aiding the search for life on other planets

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New One-Step Method to Make Multiple Edits to a Cell’s Genome

by Gladstone Institutes

Scientists have developed a more efficient way to make several precise edits simultaneously to human cells

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‘Unhealthy’ Gut Microbiome Linked to Higher Risk of Death after Organ Transplant

by BMJ-British Medical Journal

Microbiome patterns specifically linked to deaths from cancer and infection, irrespective of organ transplanted

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Retraining Immunity: Small Molecules Offer New Disease Defense

by University of Chicago

Researchers discover steroid candidates for inducing trained immunity, opening a new approach to fighting disease

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New Carbon Storage Technology Is Fastest of Its Kind

by University of Texas at Austin

Unique ice-like materials can bury carbon dioxide in the ocean, preventing it from being released into the atmosphere

The AI model developed estimated lung function by observing the radiographs, with lower values denoted by blue areas and higher values by red areas in the saliency maps.

Highly Accurate AI Model Can Estimate Lung Function Just by Using Chest X-rays

by Osaka Metropolitan University

Potential benefits of this innovative method include subjecting patients to fewer exams and reducing health care costs

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Tomato Triumph: Genetic Key to Chill-Proof Crops Unveiled

by Nanjing Agricultural University

Breakthrough is pivotal for cultivating crops with stable yields in cooler climates, bolstering global food security