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Phys.org / New AI model for DNA learns from evolution to unlock secrets of the human genome

More than two decades after scientists first sequenced the entire human genome—all 3 billion base pairs, of DNA code—the meaning of much of this code remains a mystery.

Sep 9, 2026
Phys.org / 'CRISPR-Combo' system speeds regeneration of hard-to-breed perennial crops

Editing a plant's genes is only half the battle. Before a new, improved trait can ever reach a farmer's field, scientists must be able to grow a whole plant from just a few edited cells—a process that can be slow, unreliable ...

Sep 10, 2026
Medical Xpress / Third measles death recorded in US in 2026

A 40-year-old woman in Pennsylvania has died of measles, authorities said Sunday, bringing this year's death toll from the highly contagious, preventable disease to three amid declining vaccination rates.

Sep 13, 2026
Medical Xpress / Blocking a protein may reduce buildup of harmful aging cells

A team led by Cedars-Sinai Health Sciences University investigators has identified a protein that may hide aging cells from the body's immune system, allowing them to build up and contribute to age-related health problems.

Sep 10, 2026
Medical Xpress / Tam-Peli extends survival by nearly four months in relapsed small-cell lung cancer

The phase 3 TAISHAN-302 trial found that tambotatug pelitecan (Tam-Peli, YL201), a novel anti-B7-H3 antibody-drug conjugate, significantly improved overall survival, progression-free survival and objective response rate compared ...

Sep 12, 2026
Tech Xplore / Climate, not concrete mix, may drive steel corrosion in low-carbon structures

It is hard to imagine the modern world without concrete. Enormous quantities are used in construction worldwide, and the production of cement—its main ingredient—generates a great deal of CO₂, a greenhouse gas that accelerates ...

Sep 7, 2026
Phys.org / Inexpensive blue pigment enables efficient one-step conversion of carbon dioxide to methane

A common blue pigment could help turn carbon dioxide (CO₂) from an industrial waste product into a useful fuel. A joint research team led by Tohoku University's Advanced Institute for Materials Research (WPI-AIMR), in collaboration ...

Sep 7, 2026
Phys.org / Sea-level rise could squeeze shorebirds out of critical coastal habitat, researchers find

As sea levels rise, coastal wetlands around the world are expected to shrink—and researchers at the University of British Columbia have found this could put the world's shorebirds and their critical habitat at risk.

Sep 12, 2026
Phys.org / Global database reveals why no two cities' food emissions look the same

Switching to a more sustainable diet could halve food-related emissions in cities such as Amsterdam, while in cities such as Dhaka and Delhi, the focus should be more on making food production more sustainable as they widen ...

Sep 10, 2026
Phys.org / Himalayan glacial lakes are growing—and so is the downstream flood risk

Dozens of glacial lakes have formed across northern India in the last three decades, while existing lakes have expanded rapidly, highlighting the need to monitor a landscape reshaped by climate change.

Sep 10, 2026
Phys.org / Mercury is shrinking more than we thought

Mercury's surface is riddled with wrinkles, evidence of a once-larger planet that has shrunk over time. A new study finds that Mercury may have contracted 10% to 30% more than previously thought—a loss of nearly 12 miles ...

Sep 10, 2026
Phys.org / How adoption of a new crop reshaped land use in Bronze Age Europe

A new study published in Science Advances reveals how Bronze Age communities in Central Europe adapted to changing environmental and social conditions by adopting broomcorn millet, a fast-growing, climate-resilient crop.

Sep 9, 2026