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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 an Editorial Assistant, where she works with the news team to cover the latest breaking news and produce Teach Me in 10 videos.

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Menstrual Cycles Are Starting Earlier in Younger Generations

A new study from Harvard University investigated trends in the timing of when girls start their first period. The paper, published in JAMA Network Open, raises implications for women’s health across generations.

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Professor Ulf Landegren Discusses Advances in Spatial Biology and 3D Sequencing

In a recent interview, Professor Ulf Landegren shared his perspectives on the future of spatial biology, discussed novel developments in 3D sequencing and outlined why this approach is capturing the attention of researchers worldwide.

Viruses and Cancer – From Cause to Cure

Learn about viruses and cancer in our latest episode of Teach Me in 10.

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Epidural Associated With a Reduction in Serious Post-Birth Complications

In a new study, researchers have found that receiving an epidural during childbirth may reduce the risk of serious complications in the first few weeks after giving birth.

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Increased Fluoride Exposure During Pregnancy Associated With Neurobehavioral Issues in Infants

In a new study, researchers from the University of Florida investigate the link between fluoride exposure in pregnancy and neurobehavioral issues in infants.

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Scientists Discover What’s Happening Inside a Sleepwalker’s Brain

Many adults will experience at least one episode of sleepwalking in their lives, but what is happening inside the brain during these episodes is yet to be uncovered. Researchers have offered insight into this sleep behavior in their recent study.

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Explore How To Publish Detailed Research Without Constraints

Learn about Open Access Publishing and the new publishing platform Octopus in our latest episode of Teach Me in 10.

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Semaglutide Could Offer Long-Term Weight Loss and Cardiovascular Protection Effects

In the longest clinical trial yet of semaglutide, a prescription drug sold under the brand names Wegovy and Ozempic, researchers analyzed the drug's long-term weight loss effects.

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Female Athletes Six Times More Likely To Get Injured in the Days Leading Up to Their Period

With interest in women's sports at an all-time high, researchers from UCL and the University of Bath are investigating the menstrual cycle's potential impact on injury risk among elite footballers in the Women's Super League (WSL).

The Basic Principles of Gas Chromatography

Learn about gas chromatography and its applications in our latest episode of Teach Me in 10.

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