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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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University of East Anglia

Quadram Institute Biosciences

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Complex 3D rendering of protein structures illustrating molecular interactions in proteomics.

Protein Shape Changes Could Reveal Early Disease Signals

At HUPO 2025, ETH Zurich’s Prof. Paola Picotti discussed how limited proteolysis mass spectrometry tracks protein shape changes rather than abundance alone. She highlighted how metabolite–protein interaction mapping can reveal functional shifts.

Two woolly mammoths walking through a snowy landscape at dawn.

"Frozen in Time” Ancient RNA Shows Yuka the Mammoth Wasn’t Female After All

Scientists recovered authentic RNA from woolly mammoths preserved in Siberian permafrost, something researchers said had “never before been attempted” in such ancient remains. The RNA revealed tissue-specific gene activity, cell stress and microRNAs.

Hand dipping fingers into a small jar of oil, symbolizing self pleasure and intimate self-care.

Women Rate Masturbation Highly for Managing Menopause Symptoms

A national survey of peri- and postmenopausal women found that masturbation, though underused, was rated as one of the more helpful self-management strategies for symptoms such as mood changes and sleep issues.

Various forms of hormonal contraception including pills, patches and an IUD on a pink background.

Not All Birth Control Carries the Same Breast Cancer Risk

A Swedish study of more than 2 million women found that breast cancer risk linked to hormonal contraception depends strongly on the type of progestin and duration of use. Desogestrel showed the highest relative risk, while some products showed none.

Newborn baby receiving care from a gloved medical professional after a C-section delivery.

Yes, General Anesthesia Can Be Safe for C-Sections

A new meta-analysis of 36 trials and 3,456 newborns shows that general anesthesia is a safe alternative when spinal or epidural blocks fail during C-section. Differences in one-minute Apgar scores disappear by five minutes.

Glowing digital DNA strand illustrating genetic data used in polygenic risk score analysis.

The Promise and Pitfalls of Polygenic Risk Scores

Polygenic risk scores estimate genetic predisposition to complex diseases by combining thousands of DNA variants. Dr. Anna CF Lewis of Harvard Medical School discusses their promise for personalized medicine and the ethical challenges they raise.

Gloved hand holding magnifying glass over white metformin tablets on a blue background.

Metformin Cancels Out Exercise Benefits

A Rutgers University study found that metformin reduces exercise-related gains in blood vessel function, aerobic fitness and blood sugar control. In a 16-week trial, participants who combined metformin with exercise saw fewer health improvements.

Geometric brain model with colorful wires symbolizing neural connectivity in ADHD and autism.

Why Autism and ADHD May Share the Same Brain Signature

A study shows that autism symptom severity, rather than diagnostic category, maps onto distinct brain connectivity and gene-expression patterns shared across autism and ADHD. The findings suggest these conditions share biological roots.

Laboratory technician handling blood sample vials for analysis in the Blood Protein Atlas project.

Unlocking the Human Disease Blood Atlas: Mapping 5400 Proteins Across 59 Conditions

Scientists from the Human Protein Atlas created a pan-disease blood atlas that maps thousands of proteins across 59 diseases and over 8,000 people. The study reveals distinct protein fingerprints for each condition.

Digital 3D model of a protein structure representing data-driven proteomics research.

Industry Insight

Beyond Mutations: Inside Immuto’s Quest To Decode Disease Structure

Immuto Scientific’s structural surfaceomics platform reveals how wild-type proteins adopt disease-specific shapes that drive pathology. Immuto identifies previously invisible drug targets and designs conformation-selective therapies.

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