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Researchers Discover New Mechanism for Gene Transfer

UD engineers uncover new mechanism for gene transfer with implications for fields ranging from ecology to biotechnology and medicine.
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Social Attention Develops Differently in Autistic Children

A cartoon depicting different interactions was shown to each child, with or without autistic spectrum disorders. Using an eye-tracking device attached to the screen, the researchers were able to assess the participants' social attention.
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Nanorobots Reduced Bladder Tumors by 90%

The research, which was conducted on mice, demonstrates how these tiny nanomachines are propelled by urea present in urine and precisely target the tumour, attacking it with a radioisotope carried on their surface.
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Using AI To Accelerate Novel Drug Design

Researchers have developed a platform that combines automated experiments with AI to predict how chemicals will react with one another, which could accelerate the design process for new drugs.
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Bird Flu Strikes Seals in Sub-Antarctica

Bird flu has been detected in mammals on the sub-Antarctic island of South Georgia, according to a report by the UK Government's Animal and Plant Health Agency.
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New Capture Carbon Method Is Less Energy Intensive

Researchers at ETH Zurich are developing a new method to remove CO2 from the atmosphere. It involves molecules that become acidic when exposed to light. Their new process requires much less energy than conventional technologies.
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Newly Discovered Microbe Can Help Corals Survive Bleaching

Researchers discovered for the first time a single-celled microbe that can help corals survive ocean-warming events like bleaching. The new study offers new information on the role microbes might play in helping corals.
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Study Adds Support to Theory That Life Began in Hot Springs

A new study has shown how a spectrum of organic molecules, including fatty acids, can form in conditions mimicking those of hot springs, supporting the theory that life began there.
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Previously Approved Drug May Help Cut Opiate Use After Surgery

Researchers in the Department of Anesthesia and Perioperative Medicine at MUSC have found that an FDA-approved drug may help to decrease pain after surgery
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Fly Study Shows How Dietary Restriction Slows Brain Aging

Caloric restriction is known to improve health and lifespan, and a new study has uncovered the role of the gene OXR1 in slowing brain aging in response to dietary restriction.
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