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Molly reports on various scientific topics, covering the latest breaking news and writing long-form pieces. In 2020, she created the Teach Me in 10 video series, where weekly guests discuss and teach a scientific concept in less than 10 minutes. Before joining Technology Networks in 2019, Molly worked as a clinical research associate in the NHS and as a freelance science writer. She has a first-class honors degree in neuroscience from the University of Leeds and received a Partnership Award for her efforts in science communication.

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Finding the OM in GenOMics

A recent climb in the number of people taking up a regular yoga or meditation practise has seen the terms “downward dog” and “tree pose” enter the everyday vocabulary of many. But what scientific evidence exists that supports the benefits of a regular yoga and meditation practise?

From the Cosmos to the Clinic: A New Type of DNA Is Created

A new form of synthetic DNA expands the information density of the genetic code, that likely preserves its capability for supporting life, according to a new study. By expanding the genetic alphabet from four letters to eight, researchers demonstrate the ability to double the information density in DNA.

Lipidomics: A Rising Star in “OMICS” Research

From medicine to make-up: until recently, a common misconception was that lipids are simply fat molecules, however, recent advances in technologies used to dissect and study lipid profiles prove that this is not the whole truth.

Geneticists Are One Step Closer to Understanding Neurodevelopmental Disorders

Researchers studying the genetic origins of neurodevelopmental disorders have picked apart the pathways that underlie an incredibly rare congenital syndrome, a finding which the authors hope can be applied to related conditions such as autism spectrum disorder (ASD).

What Is the Shape of “Cool”, and How Could It Help Chronic Pain and Migraine Sufferers?

Researchers discover that the shape of structure that nerve cells use to sense cold and menthol could be new target for chronic pain and migraine

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FISH Probes Approved for Targeted Genome Analysis in Cancer

Recently, the FDA granted de novo classification for eight fluorescence in situ hybridisation (FISH) probes for myelodysplastic syndromes and acute myeloid leukaemia. We spoke with Steve Chatters, Director of Medical Affairs at Oxford Gene Technology, to learn more about the application of FISH probes in modern medicine.

To Sleep Is to Heal: How the Immune System Regulates Sleep When Sickness Strikes

In a study of over 12,000 lines of fruit flies, researchers have found a single gene, called NEMURI, that increases the need for sleep.

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‘Skinny’ Genes Could Help Tackle Obesity Crisis

Researchers have looked at why some people manage to stay thin while others gain weight easily. They have found that the genetic dice are loaded in favour of thin people and against those at the obese end of the spectrum.

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