A newly published peer-reviewed study has raised alarms about potential DNA contamination in Pfizer’s mRNA Covid-19 vaccines. Conducted by student scientists at the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) White Oak Campus
The sequencing of complete ape genomes marks a significant milestone in genetics, providing researchers with a clearer understanding of what makes humans distinct from other species. This achievement, which has been more
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From the depths of the oceans to the cells in our bodies, an unseen war has been raging for billions of years — between bacteria and the viruses that attack them. This
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In a groundbreaking achievement for neuroscience, researchers have unveiled the most comprehensive and detailed 3D map of a mammalian brain region ever created, revealing not only the dense wiring of over 200,000
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An extreme heatwave that struck Central Asia last month was at least 4°C hotter due to the ongoing climate crisis, with researchers warning that temperatures could have been up to 10°C warmer
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A new study has found that owning a cat or dog can provide the same psychological benefits as having a husband or wife, or even earning an extra £70,000 a year. Researchers
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In a major leap forward in cancer research, a team of Chinese scientists has unveiled a hidden metabolic collaboration between breast cancer cells and immune cells that accelerates tumor progression and undermines
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A recent study has unveiled remarkable findings about the genetic makeup of two women who lived in what is now Libya around 7,000 years ago. Their DNA, extracted from ancient remains found
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Regulatory efforts to eliminate per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFASs) from drinking water have triggered a surge in the development of technologies aimed at capturing and destroying these persistent pollutants. As highlighted by
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Reaching net zero by 2050 is one of humanity’s most ambitious and urgent challenges. The concept is simple: every tonne of carbon dioxide emitted must be offset by an equal amount removed.
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A groundbreaking brain–computer interface (BCI) has allowed a woman with paralysis to hear her intended speech almost instantly, marking a major leap forward in neurotechnology. As reported in The Nature, the latest
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