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Microbial Science

Friendly monkeys have friendly microbes

November 16, 2022
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More sociable monkeys have a higher abundance of certain beneficial gut bacteria, and a lower abundance of potentially disease-causing bacteria, new research has found.

Medical Science

Gene-editing therapy shows promise for preventing heart failure

November 16, 2022
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A first-of-its-kind gene-editing therapy for people with a disorder that causes heart failure is safe in the short term and may stop disease progression.

Physics

Spiderweb-like lasers can emit light in controlled colours

November 16, 2022
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Researchers have created a laser system based on a network like a spider’s web, which can be precisely controlled to produce different light colours.

Neuroscience

Scientists identify neurons that restore walking after paralysis

November 16, 2022
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Scientists have identified the type of neuron that is activated and remodelled by spinal cord stimulation, allowing patients to stand up, walk and rebuild their muscles.

Engineering Science

Charging lithium-ion cells at different rates boosts the lifetimes of battery packs for electric vehicles

November 16, 2022
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The secret to long life for rechargeable batteries may lie in an embrace of difference.

Physics

New theory of electron spin to aid quantum devices

November 16, 2022
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Researchers have developed a new theory and numerical calculations to predict spin decoherence in materials with high accuracy.

Chemical Engineering

An 'artificial photosynthesis' system that is 10 times more efficient than existing systems

November 16, 2022
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Study shows an innovative new system for artificial photosynthesis that is more productive than previous artificial systems by an order of magnitude.

Quantum Science

Scientists discover exotic quantum state at room temperature

November 16, 2022
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 This finding opens up a new range of possibilities for the development of efficient quantum technologies, such as spin-based electronics.

Biology

Research reveals how common bacterium may spread from intestine

November 16, 2022
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The finding suggests possible new ways to target these bacterial infections.

Microbial Science

Role of nutrient may reveal dietary target in fight against microbial infections

November 16, 2022
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The findings could reveal an important target for new drugs to tackle numerous infectious diseases in humans.

Chemical Engineering

New discoveries in kagome metals

November 16, 2022
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Study reveals insights into the properties of a recently discovered family of superconductors, with implications for future applications in quantum computing and other technologies.

Psychology

Our brains “time-stamp” sounds to process the words we hear

November 16, 2022
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Study findings offer new insights into the intricacies of neurological function. 

Neuroscience

Differences between brains of primates are small but significant

November 16, 2022
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Researchers analyzed genetic material from cells in the prefrontal cortex from four closely related primates to characterize subtle differences in cell type and genetics.

Astronomy

IceCube neutrinos give first glimpse into the inner depths of an active galaxy

November 16, 2022
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Researchers have found evidence of high-energy neutrino emission from Messier 77, also known as NGC 1068, an active galaxy in the constellation of Cetus.

Ecological Science

Study warns of climate change’s looming devastation of insect species

November 16, 2022
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If no steps are taken to shield insects from climate change, the consequences will “drastically reduce our ability to build a sustainable future based on healthy, functional ecosystems.”

Biology

Mixing up metabolism

November 16, 2022
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Researchers investigate how microbes that can both eat and photosynthesize might evolve in a changing environment.

Engineering Science

Red-supergiant supernova images reveal secrets of an earlier universe

November 16, 2022
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Detailed images show the exploding star cooling and could help scientists learn more about the stars and galaxies present in the early universe.

Biotechnology

CRISPR gene-editing possible in temperature sensitive organisms, plants & crop varieties

November 9, 2022
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Scientists have demonstrated for the first time that the associated Cas9 enzyme can bind to and cut the target DNA at very low temperatures.

Environmental Science

Whales eat microplastic up to 10 million pieces per day

November 9, 2022
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Analysis of ocean plastic pollution and whale foraging behavior tracked with noninvasive tags shows whales are ingesting tiny specks of plastic in far bigger quantities than previously thought.

Medical Science

Way to target ‘undruggable’ molecules involved in cancer

November 9, 2022
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Scientists have created an innovative way to build synthetic molecules that can target these previously “undruggable” transcription factors.