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Gene in centenarians protects against heart failure
An anti-aging gene discovered in a population of centenarians has been shown to rewind the heart's biological age by 10 years. [ + ]
Using a LIMS to improve laboratory management
Many lab managers may be surprised at how a LIMS can improve efficiency and help support the needs of industry standards and regulation such as ISO/IEC 17025 and GxP. [ + ]
New X-ray technique to image fluctuations in materials
The technique, dubbed coherent correlation imaging (CCI), allows for the creation of sharp, detailed movies without damaging the sample by excessive radiation. [ + ]
Diet and exercise can suppress cancer growth
It is well known that a healthy diet and regular exercise can help to ward off cancer, but did you know they can also suppress the disease once it has begun? [ + ]
Identifying intrinsically disordered proteins in crowds
Scientists have revealed new insights into intrinsically disordered proteins and protein regions and how they behave under various physiological processes. [ + ]
'Gel sheet' absorbs 3x more liquid than a paper towel
Researchers have used a hydrogel — a gelatin-like material in the form of a dry sheet — to craft so-called 'gel sheets' that absorb and hold liquid. [ + ]
Yeast material used to train first responders on biothreats
In order to help first responders respond to biothreats in a safe manner, researchers from the US National Institute of Standards and Technology developed a reference material based on yeast cells. [ + ]
Primordial germ cells produced from northern white rhinos
This is the first time that primordial germ cells of a large, endangered mammalian species have been successfully generated from stem cells, researchers say. [ + ]
Digital twin optimises production of nonwoven masks
Fraunhofer researchers have developed a technology that helps to save materials and energy when producing nonwoven face masks. [ + ]
'Cell extrusion' could be responsible for vision loss
Visual cells in the human retina may not simply die in some diseases, but are in fact mechanically transported out of the retina beforehand. [ + ]
Modernising therapeutic cell production challenges dogma and terminology
Moving away from legacy facilities, equipment and practices is essential for advancing cell-based therapies. [ + ]
FBS-free methods for creating cultivated meat
There's one small problem with the cultivated meat process as it currently stands: it's still reliant on animal products. [ + ]
We have ignition — fusion ignition
The US Department of Energy says the achievement of fusion ignition is a major scientific breakthrough that will pave the way for advancements in defence and the future of clean power. [ + ]
Construction begins on world's largest radio telescopes
Construction on the SKA Observatory has officially launched, with groundbreaking ceremonies held at future telescope sites in Australia and South Africa. [ + ]
The year of the (Tasmanian) tiger
With 2022 being the Year of the Tiger according to the Chinese zodiac, it is appropriate that research efforts over the past 12 months have shone a light on the Australian thylacine. [ + ]
