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Medical Xpress / Common medicines may influence CRISPR therapy outcomes and precision cancer treatment

In a new study, scientists at the Max Planck Institute for Evolutionary Anthropology in Leipzig analyzed the impact of more than 2,000 clinically approved drugs on DNA repair and CRISPR genome editing outcomes. They found ...

Dec 15, 2025 in Oncology & Cancer
Tech Xplore / How abandoned land can power a fair energy transition

Across the UK, millions of households are struggling to afford to heat their homes. Energy poverty has risen sharply since 2021, with around 6 million households unable to keep warm without cutting back on essentials.

Dec 16, 2025 in Energy & Green Tech
Phys.org / How we unlocked the secrets of Denmark's oldest plank boat—with the help of an ancient fingerprint

About 2,400 years ago, before the emergence of the Roman empire, a small armada of boats approached the island of Als off the coast of southern Jutland in modern-day Denmark. The armada carried around 80 warriors armed with ...

Dec 15, 2025 in Other Sciences
Phys.org / Christmas at the end of the world: The curious allure of festive apocalypse films and TV

Navigating the chaos of Christmas celebrations can feel a bit like fighting through the battle of Armageddon. Yet while it might be tempting to escape this with a hot chocolate and another viewing of Love Actually, Christmas ...

Dec 16, 2025 in Other Sciences
Phys.org / How do corals feed? Energy supply from directly ingested food previously underestimated

Corals obtain energy in two ways: firstly, through photosynthesis by their symbiotic algae, and secondly by taking up small food particles such as plankton directly from the water. In scientific terms, this process is known ...

Dec 15, 2025 in Biology
Medical Xpress / How the immune system keeps mucosal fungi in check

The microbiome not only consists of bacteria, but also of fungi. Most of them support human and animal health. However, some fungi also have pathogenic potential. For instance, the yeast Candida albicans can grow in an uncontrolled ...

Phys.org / Milder winters, more parasites: Are moose at risk from winter ticks?

As climate change profoundly alters ecosystems in North America, a small parasite is wreaking havoc: the winter tick. This tick, now more prevalent due to milder environmental conditions, is severely affecting the winter ...

Dec 16, 2025 in Biology
Phys.org / Study puts spotlight on assessment tool used to predict deadly domestic abuse

A risk evaluation aimed at helping protect women from domestic violence is working but could be improved to help more victims, according to researchers.

Dec 16, 2025 in Other Sciences
Phys.org / How stores fighting thieves risk putting off shoppers with disabilities and kids

"Welcome," the sign at the supermarket entrance says, above a drawing of a shopper walking in and pushing a cart.

Dec 16, 2025 in Other Sciences
Phys.org / How bus stops and bike lanes can make or break your festive city trip

Picture yourself strolling through Christmas markets, sipping mulled wine. Would you want to spend more time exploring the city or waiting for a taxi in the cold?

Dec 16, 2025 in Other Sciences
Phys.org / Harnessing the positive health benefits of microbes

Viruses and bacteria get a bad rap around the world, but now Flinders University experts are identifying the positive "upside" of powerful benefits that microbes have on human health.

Dec 16, 2025 in Biology
Medical Xpress / Is there much COVID around? Do I need the new booster shot LP.8.1?

COVID rarely rates a mention in the news these days, yet it hasn't gone away.