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Rhianna-lily graduated from the University of East Anglia with a BSc in biomedicine and completed her MSc by Research in microbiology at the Quadram Institute Bioscience in 2023. Her research primarily focused on the gut microbiome in pregnant women throughout gestation. During her MSc, she developed a passion for science communication and later joined Technology Networks as a Science Writer and Editor, where she works with the news team to cover the latest breaking news and produce Teach Me in 10 videos.

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Quadram Institute Biosciences

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Neural Network Uncovers How Language Influences Our Thoughts

A new paper reveals that language significantly influences human thinking, challenging previous beliefs. Researchers used brain-constrained neural networks, demonstrating language's strong impact on concept formation.

A close up of a woman touching her pregnant stomach.

Air Pollution May Be Interfering With Prenatal Hormone Activity

Researchers from Rutgers University have uncovered the potential impact of exposure to air pollution on prenatal hormone health and infant reproductive development.

An older woman playing on a tablet with a young girl.

Gender Bias May Affect Female Autism Diagnosis

Researchers from Edge Hill University have found that there is a gender bias towards males when associating autistic traits, which may impact the identification of autism in females.

Why Are Women Underdiagnosed With Autism?

A study by Edge Hill University researchers reveals that a lack of understanding and gender bias hinders the identification of autistic females.

Brain-Inspired Nanowire Network Learns “On the Fly” for Efficient Machine Learning

Researchers have developed a physical neural network that learns and remembers dynamically. The neural network, comprised of tiny nanowires, mimics the neural networks found in the brain.

Electrodes interacting with the nanowire neural network.

Nanowire Neural Network Learns Just Like the Human Brain

Artificial neural networks could provide a solution to many modern problems including medical diagnosis, face identification systems and data mining. However, typical physical neural networks require a large amount of data to be stored in memory.

Bacteriophages in different colours.

Mammalian Cells Eat Bacteria-Killing Viruses To Survive

A recent study from Monash University has revealed that bacteriophages may also provide a symbiotic benefit to mammalian cells, promoting cellular growth and survival.

Bacteriophages: Not Just Bacteria Killers, but Essential Resources for Mammalian Cells

A recent study from Monash University highlights the potential symbiotic relationship between bacteriophages, viruses that infect bacteria, and mammalian cells.

Two pigs looking over a wooden fence.

Gene Editing Enhances Compatibility of Pig Organs for Human Transplants

In 2022, the world’s first pig to human heart transplant occurred. While the transplant ultimately failed, researchers continue to conduct preclinical experiments using porcine organs and pioneering new methods to optimize their compatibility.

Gene Edited Pig Kidney Successfully Transplanted Into Monkey Model

A new study published in Nature reports the successful transplantation of genetically modified pig kidneys into non-human primates, achieving long-term survival of up to ~two years.

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