‘Sup, tRNA: New methods to treat genetic diseases
Sebastian Evans explores how emerging gene-editing technologies offer a promising approach to treating a wide range of inherited diseases.
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How concerned should we be about hantavirus?
Sophia Yvonne Hall covers the recent hantavirus outbreak, examining the risks posed by the virus and ongoing public anxiety.
Biodiversity loss poses national security threat, new government report finds
Eleanor Hamilton-Clark examines biodiversity loss as a growing security threat, calling for greater political urgency.
Machine learning improves the discovery of “silver shotgun” drugs
Aishwarya Vedula discusses the development of a novel machine learning approach that could revolutionise phenotypic drug discovery.
Prehistoric sea dragon stalked its prey on silent “wings”
Alex Wan discusses new research revealing how the prehistoric sea dragon Temnodontosaurus may have used specialised flippers to hunt silently.
Nano-medicine listening for ultra-sound: A promising design against liver cancer
Sebastian Evans reports on the development of a biodegradable nanoparticle that can slow the progression of hepatocellular carcinoma.
The research accidentally tackling antibiotic resistance
Eleanor Shuttleworth reports on an unexpected discovery that may offer a new way to tackle antibiotic resistance.
French lab develops a new drug against chronic bowel inflammatory diseases
Marie Werner reports on the development of a new RNA-targeting drug that could reshape treatment for ulcerative colitis.
How molecular chainmail is being used to toughen fibres
Alex Mapp reports on a scientific breakthrough that created an ultra-strong material with potential for numerous high-performance composites.
Cambridge astronomers find the most convincing evidence of life beyond our solar system yet
Olivia Allen reports on exciting evidence potentially indicating life beyond the Milky Way on an exoplanet.
