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MIT researchers have synthesized verticillin A, a complex fungal compound discovered more than 50 years ago and long recognized for its anticancer potential. The compound’s fragile structure and precise stereochemistry make it difficult to produce.

Researchers have used machine learning to aggregate nearly five decades of weather data to better understand the factors that lead to New England flooding.

A Phase 3 trial found that combining eflornithine with lomustine significantly improved survival for patients with recurrent grade 3 IDH-mutant astrocytoma, extending life by nearly a year compared with standard therapy.

Researchers studying the link between PFAS exposure and changes in markers of type 2 diabetes in teens who underwent bariatric surgery found that “forever chemicals” exposure was linked to worse metabolic outcomes five years later.

When exposed to green light, the protein AR3 increases alkalinity in cells, disrupting cellular functions and causing apoptosis.

The Spatial Touchstone project created a curated multi-tissue repository, standardized protocols and open-source tools to address quality gaps in spatial transcriptomics. The initiative enables researchers to evaluate sample quality.

Discover how a simple electronic device rapidly assesses hypoxanthine in fish, offering a more reliable indicator of freshness and spoilage.

A new non-invasive glucose monitor utilizes Raman spectroscopy, offering pain-free diabetes management solutions for patients.

NC State scientists created a statistical framework that dramatically improves fine-mapping in livestock, where relatedness obscures genetic signals. The method reliably identifies variants tied to growth, reproduction and efficiency.

Researchers identified a bacterial enzyme that enables Streptococcus pneumoniae to invade heart cells and cause damage, explaining why some pneumonia patients suffer cardiac complications.