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Personality influences the expression of our genes
An international research team has used artificial intelligence to show that our personalities alter the expression of our genes, and thus affect our health and wellbeing. [ + ]
DESI's 3D map more precisely measures the expanding universe
The Dark Energy Spectroscopic Instrument (DESI) has created the largest 3D map of our cosmos ever constructed, with the most precise measurements to date. [ + ]
Pig hearts kept alive outside the body for 24 hours
A major hurdle for human heart transplantation is the limited storage time of the donor heart outside the body, which is currently only routinely possible for six hours. [ + ]
Smartphone compass used to measure glucose
Researchers have used an ordinary smartphone's built-in magnetometer, or compass, to measure concentrations of glucose — a key marker for diabetes. [ + ]
Astronauts will soon grow plants on the Moon
When humans take their first steps back on the Moon after 50 years during the Artemis III mission, astronauts will cultivate and return lunar-grown plants to Earth for the first time. [ + ]
Breakthrough antibiotic for mycobacterial infections
The antibiotic candidate, named COE-PNH2, has been optimised to target Mycobacterium abscessus (Mab) — one of the most prevalent mycobacteria species. [ + ]
Coin-sized device can isolate plasma, replacing centrifuges
Named ExoArc, the coin-sized chip can achieve high blood plasma purity by removing more than 99.9% of blood cells and platelets precisely and gently in just one step. [ + ]
Maternal obesity may promote liver cancer in offspring
The offspring of obese female mice were found to have an 80% risk of developing cancer, compared with 20% for the control group. [ + ]
Clinical Trial Transformation: Recent Changes and Future Predictions
Accelerated by the COVID-19 pandemic, we have seen a shift in clinical trials, with changes to the way they are conducted, regulated and perceived. [ + ]
How plant leaves ensure optimal area for photosynthesis
The small RNA molecules in the cells of the growing leaf set in motion a genetic process that enables the cells to perceive and interpret their environment. [ + ]
Certain hormone drugs linked to increased brain tumour risk
Prolonged use of certain progestogen hormone drugs has been associated with an increased risk of developing a type of brain tumour known as an intracranial meningioma. [ + ]
Novel conductive material gets tougher when hit or stretched
Inspiration for the soft, flexible material came from a mixture commonly used in cooking — a corn starch slurry. [ + ]
Toxic metal particles found in cannabis vapes
Nano-sized toxic metal particles may be present in cannabis vaping liquids even before the vaping device is heated — and the effect is worse in unregulated products. [ + ]
A new pathway for reversible male birth control
Most experimental male birth control drugs use a hammer approach to block sperm production, but this one is much more subtle. [ + ]
CRISPR-Cas gene editing eliminates HIV in lab
Scientists deployed CRISPR-Cas molecular scissors and two gRNAs against 'conserved' HIV sequences, and achieved cure of HIV-infected T cells. [ + ]
