Microbial Science
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
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
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 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
The secret to long life for rechargeable batteries may lie in an embrace of difference.
Physics
Researchers have developed a new theory and numerical calculations to predict spin decoherence in materials with high accuracy.
Chemical Engineering
Study shows an innovative new system for artificial photosynthesis that is more productive than previous artificial systems by an order of magnitude.
Quantum Science
This finding opens up a new range of possibilities for the development of efficient quantum technologies, such as spin-based electronics.
Biology
The finding suggests possible new ways to target these bacterial infections.
Microbial Science
The findings could reveal an important target for new drugs to tackle numerous infectious diseases in humans.
Chemical Engineering
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
Study findings offer new insights into the intricacies of neurological function.
Neuroscience
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
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
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
Researchers investigate how microbes that can both eat and photosynthesize might evolve in a changing environment.
Engineering Science
Detailed images show the exploding star cooling and could help scientists learn more about the stars and galaxies present in the early universe.
Biotechnology
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
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
Scientists have created an innovative way to build synthetic molecules that can target these previously “undruggable” transcription factors.
