Ancient viruses may hold key to effective gene therapy treatments
Scientists have unlocked key insights into virus evolution, revealing new information that could help develop treatments for a wide variety of genetic diseases.
Scientists have unlocked key insights into virus evolution, revealing new information that could help develop treatments for a wide variety of genetic diseases.
Evolution
Nov 30, 2022
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The world's first urban state societies developed in Mesopotamia, modern-day Iraq, some 5,500 years ago.
Archaeology
Nov 21, 2022
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The water flow where adult fish live can affect the body shape and survival of their offspring, according to new research.
Plants & Animals
Nov 11, 2022
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Many private landlords lack the knowledge, skills and support needed to provide decent homes for renters, a new study has found.
Social Sciences
Nov 7, 2022
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A commonly administered drug used in 94% of thoroughbred racehorses could increase risk of sudden death, according to a new study.
Veterinary medicine
Oct 28, 2022
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A toxin that makes pigs vomit is the surprising key which has unlocked the century-old mystery of the origins of a Martian meteorite, and the possible identity of the Black student who discovered it.
Astrobiology
Oct 24, 2022
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Instagram users avoid images that reflect their own feelings of insecurity, research has found.
Social Sciences
Oct 18, 2022
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Routine sampling of water supplies and genomic sequencing to determine the entire genetic makeup of Legionella bacteria could play a key role in identifying the source of Legionnaires' disease outbreaks, research suggests.
Cell & Microbiology
Oct 12, 2022
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Researchers at a Scottish university have found a way to use tiny particles of gold to measure the maturity of whisky, which could help distillers with one of the key challenges in the production process.
Nanomaterials
Oct 11, 2022
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A 5,000-year-old container, discovered behind a butcher's shop, is being exhibited at Kirkcaldy Galleries having been recently conserved by experts. Conservation has been completed as part of a wider project to find out more ...
Archaeology
Sep 12, 2022
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