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A Potential Breakthrough in HIV Vaccine Development

Andrew Griffiths reports on results from a small-scale clinical trial showing a potential breakthrough in HIV vaccine development.

Cauis Gibeily reports on a new framework aimed at defending deep reef ecosystems, and how it fits in with the resolutions agreed at COP15.

Aneshka Moudry reports on new research finding that Antarctica is polluted with microplastics, and unpicks what this means for the continent.

Emma Clarke reports on new research showing that blocking the enzyme glucokinase may slow, or even prevent, type 2 diabetes disease progression.

Izzie Farrance reports on new research finding that bacteriophages can weaponise the CRISPR gene-editing system against competing viruses.

Angelina Shcherbokova reports on new research demonstrating the steps forward in the use of bone marrow organoids in blood cancer research.

Lola Bell reports on new research finding evidence that the ubiquitin-proteasome system contributes to the upkeep of photosynthetic machinery.

Ashley Jackson reports on progress on the hunt for a universal flu vaccine, and reviews the pros and cons of such a venture.

Jen Jiang reports on a new study finding that lung infections can be caused by gut bacteria, with implications for antimicrobial resistance.

Olivia Allen reports on the European Space Agency’s announcement that they will launch SOLARIS, a project to research space-based solar power.