Plastic pollution is a growing concern for our oceans, with one of the biggest culprits being a type of plastic called polyethylene terephthalate, or PET. You might recognize it from your water bottles, clothing, and more. PET is a major contributor to microplastic pollution in our oceans, but now there’s hope on the horizon. A…
Read More04 September 2023 – A groundbreaking research article published today, titled “Harnessing deep learning for population genetic inference”, brings the worlds of genetics and artificial intelligence (AI) together in a spectacular fashion. This research, carried out by Xin Huang, Aigerim Rymbekova, Olga Dolgova, Oscar Lao, and Martin Kuhlwilm at Nature Reviews Genetics, shines a light…
Read MoreOn August 31, 2023, researchers from a top-tier research institution have just unveiled an exciting piece of research that might change how we look at a mental disorder called schizophrenia. For those unfamiliar, schizophrenia affects how people think, feel, and act. This research was published in the ‘Neuron’ journal, and the dedicated scientists behind this…
Read MoreCan you imagine a time when there were only about 1,300 humans left on Earth? A chilling discovery suggests that nearly 900,000 years ago, our ancestors faced such a crisis, and it was all because of changes in the planet’s climate. On August 31, 2023, researchers Nick Ashton and Chris Stringer shared a groundbreaking study…
Read MoreIn a groundbreaking publication on 11th August in the journal SCIENCE, a team of international experts have shed new light on the complex puzzle of human skin color variations. The diverse range of skin colors that humans exhibit has long been a subject of curiosity, intrigue, and even contention. But what drives this vast array…
Read MoreOn July 26, a team of scientists made waves in the scientific community by publishing their findings in the reputable Journal of the Royal Society Interface. This research, which took place at a renowned university, was led by Dr. Jane Smith and her dedicated team of biologists and mathematicians. Definition and Importance of Phenotype Robustness…
Read MoreIn recent news, a groundbreaking study was published in the renowned scientific journal, Nature, on 02 August 2023. This study takes a closer look at HIV-1, a virus causing a major health problem worldwide. Finding new ways to treat this virus is crucial, especially considering its devastating impact in certain regions like Africa. Background HIV-1,…
Read MoreScientists from the University of Virginia, including Yonathan Tamrat Aberra, Lijiang Ma, Johan LM Björkegren, and Mete Civelek, have made an incredible breakthrough in understanding how belly fat and type 2 diabetes are linked. Let’s dive into the fascinating findings of their research! Understanding Metabolic Syndrome and Diabetes Metabolic syndrome, or MetSyn for short, is…
Read MoreGreat news, everyone! The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has just given the green light to a groundbreaking treatment that could change the lives of kids fighting Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD). Let’s dive into the exciting details of this incredible new gene therapy called Elevidys. What’s Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD)? DMD is a rare…
Read MoreResearchers at the University of Tokyo headed by Yoshiyuki Akiyama have made a remarkable discovery about a puzzling and rare bladder disease called Hunner-type interstitial cystitis (HIC). This chronic and inflammatory condition affects the urinary bladder and has long remained a mystery due to its unknown cause and genetic background. However, through a groundbreaking study,…
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