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Scientists detect most massive black hole merger to date
This is the most massive black hole binary ever observed through gravitational waves, and it presents a real challenge to our understanding of black hole formation. [ + ]
Eight babies born in UK following mitochondrial donation
The birth of eight babies with a greatly reduced risk of developing mitochondrial DNA disease provides hope for those waiting to access mitochondrial donation. [ + ]
Novel nanomaterial extracts drinking water from air
The nanomaterial can hold more than three times its weight in water and can achieve this far quicker than existing commercial technologies. [ + ]
'Directed evolution' used to design molecules in mammal cells
Scientists have developed a system that uses so-called 'biological artificial intelligence' to design and evolve molecules with new or improved functions directly in mammalian cells. [ + ]
Life and LIMS: accelerating diagnosis times and drug development
Digitalisation expert Andrew Wyatt discusses how LIMS is transforming data management and boosting efficiency in tech-driven research and clinical labs. [ + ]
Novel drug candidates found for nerve pain and ischemic disease
The discovery paves the way for potential new treatments for health conditions linked to tissue stress and inflammation, without accompanying side effects. [ + ]
Budget cuts put research integrity under stress
As respected institutions continue to face cuts to their funding, there is a question mark over both the volume and quality of research that can be conducted. [ + ]
Real-time sequencing helps combat golden staph infections
Tracking bacterial changes during serious Staphylococcus aureus (golden staph) infection can give clinicians immediate insights to personalise treatment and improve patient outcomes. [ + ]
AI tool enables faster skin cancer detection
PanDerm is understood to be one of the first AI models built specifically to assist with real-world dermatological medical practice by analysing multiple types of images. [ + ]
New coeliac disease test removes need for gluten consumption
The test can detect coeliac disease with up to 90% sensitivity and 97% specificity — even in patients following a strict gluten-free diet. [ + ]
Biomaterial helps to reverse aging in the heart
The discovery could open the door to therapies that rejuvenate the heart by changing its cellular environment, rather than the heart cells themselves. [ + ]
AI model found to accurately diagnose thyroid cancer
Researchers have developed an artificial intelligence (AI) model designed to classify both the cancer stage and risk category of thyroid cancer, achieving accuracy in excess of 90%. [ + ]
mRNA used to force HIV out of hiding
Using the same technology behind mRNA COVID-19 vaccines, researchers have discovered a way to deliver mRNA to the elusive HIV reservoir and coax HIV out of hiding. [ + ]
Why sample management should be every lab's first consideration
Proper management of samples should be at the core of everything a laboratory does — so what software capabilities are needed to avoid the pitfalls? [ + ]
Novel tool enables more precise gene therapy
A novel gene editor dubbed 'evoCAST' helps solve the problem of how to add long stretches of DNA to defined locations in the human genome without creating unwanted modifications. [ + ]
