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New stellar object challenges our knowledge of neutron stars
Astronomers have discovered what they believe to be an ultralong-period magnetar — a rare type of neutron star that can produce powerful bursts of energy. [ + ]
Scientists find an array of protein folds unexplored in nature
Researchers have unveiled an astounding array of unexplored protein folds, expanding our understanding and uncovering the depth of the protein universe. [ + ]
Urine test enables early prediction of HIV end-organ diseases
Urine tests for human cytomegalovirus can identify the risk of end-organ diseases earlier in patients who have been infected with human immunodeficiency virus type 1 (HIV-1). [ + ]
Evolution of artificial cells shows that life finds a way
A synthetically constructed cell was found to evolve just as fast as a normal cell, despite having a significant handicap. [ + ]
Asbestos analysis by transmission electron microscopy, SAED and EDX-S
Due to the detrimental health effects of asbestos, precise and dependable analytical methods are required to identify and measure its presence. [ + ]
IVF may be more successful if eggs are harvested in summer
The time of year when eggs are collected from women's ovaries during fertility treatment appears to make a difference to live birth rates, according to a new study. [ + ]
New phase of matter discovered
Physicists have discovered the 'chiral bose-liquid' state of matter, opening a new path in the age-old effort to understand the nature of the physical world. [ + ]
Precise DNA sequencing method may lead to easier testing
Researchers have invented a new way to map specific DNA markings called 5-methylcytosine (5mC), which regulate gene expression and have key roles in health and disease. [ + ]
Deep learning decodes brain signals to identify ADHD
Neuroscientists, neurologists, psychiatrists and psychologists alike struggle to connect behavioural symptoms of disorders such as ADHD with the neural mechanisms that underlie them. [ + ]
Chikungunya vaccine provokes immune response in phase 3 trial
A vaccine candidate for chikungunya disease has been found to produce an immune response in 99% of phase 3 trial participants. [ + ]
Strongest evidence yet for low-frequency gravitational waves
Astrophysicists using large radio telescopes have found the strongest evidence yet for gravitational waves that oscillate with periods of years to decades. [ + ]
Why does space travel weaken the immune system?
The expression of (mostly protein-coding) genes in white blood cells changes rapidly when astronauts reach the ISS, which may explain why astronauts appear more susceptible to infectious diseases. [ + ]
Selective targeting of cancer cells in new treatment approach
Finding a way to make drugs act more selectively on cancer cells is the key to improving treatment success while reducing toxicity in children treated for high-risk leukaemia. [ + ]
Plans unveiled for Australian Institute for Infectious Disease
The Victorian Government is investing up to $400m to deliver the institute, which is expected to form the largest centre of infectious disease expertise in the Southern Hemisphere. [ + ]
Studying immune response at a single-cell level
Researchers have invented a powerful new tool to gather data on immune response at single-cell level, which could accelerate the discovery of new immunotherapies. [ + ]
