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Phys.org / Unlocking the genome's hidden half with new DNA sequencing technology

Cornell researchers have found that a new DNA sequencing technology can be used to study how transposons move within and bind to the genome. Transposons play critical roles in immune response, neurological function and genetic ...

Nov 21, 2025 in Biology
Phys.org / The plague of frog costumes demonstrates the subversive power of play in protests

When the center of protests against immigration enforcement switched recently to Charlotte, North Carolina, so did the frogs.

Nov 23, 2025 in Other Sciences
Tech Xplore / Microrobots overcome navigational limitations with the help of 'artificial spacetimes'

Microrobots—tiny robots less than a millimeter in size—are useful in a variety of applications that require tasks to be completed at scales far too small for other tools, such as targeted drug-delivery or micro-manufacturing. ...

Nov 19, 2025 in Robotics
Phys.org / Tea leaf experiments suggest tropical forests may better withstand climate change

Researchers at Northern Arizona University and the Smithsonian found an unconventional method to understand how rainforests will survive with climate change—making tea with living leaves at the top of the rainforest canopy.

Nov 22, 2025 in Biology
Phys.org / Seeing the hidden microbial world beneath our feet—from the sky

A new study by Dr. Angela Harris from The University of Manchester and Professor Richard Bardgett from Lancaster University has revealed that scientists can now detect the hidden world of microbes living in the soil—from ...

Nov 20, 2025 in Biology
Phys.org / Environment and health: A connection that remains unseen in the Climate Change Conferences

In a conversation with Luciana Julião, environment editor at The Conversation Brasil, during COP30 in Belém, Fiocruz researcher and environmental health specialist Sandra Hacon explained why the integration of climate, ...

Nov 23, 2025 in Earth
Medical Xpress / Brain circuit controlling compulsive behavior mapped

Researchers at Karolinska Institutet in Sweden have identified a brain circuit that can drive repetitive and compulsive behaviors in mice, even when natural rewards such as food or social contact are available. The study ...

Nov 21, 2025 in Psychology & Psychiatry
Medical Xpress / New research confirms HPV vaccination prevents cervical cancer

Two new reviews show strong and consistent evidence that HPV vaccines are effective in preventing cervical cancer and pre-cancerous changes, especially when given to young people before they are exposed to the virus. The ...

Nov 23, 2025 in Obstetrics & gynaecology
Medical Xpress / A two-minute fix for procrastination

You know that assignment, message or email you keep avoiding—the one that lingers in the back of your mind even as you scroll, tidy or "just check one more thing"? New research from UC Santa Barbara offers a science-backed ...

Nov 21, 2025 in Psychology & Psychiatry
Medical Xpress / Microglia modulate the reactivity of astrocytes in Alzheimer's disease, study finds

Alzheimer's disease (AD) is a highly debilitating neurodegenerative disease characterized by the progressive loss of memory and decline of mental functions. Earlier research has uncovered some of the neural and biological ...

Phys.org / When gifts sting: Self-improvement presents may spark backlash and bad reviews

New research from FIU Business shows that well-intended presents like weight-loss teas or gym memberships can unintentionally send the wrong message—and ultimately trigger negative online reviews that hurt brands.

Nov 22, 2025 in Other Sciences
Phys.org / New membrane sets record for separating hydrogen from CO₂

When designing membranes that separate industrial gases, scientists often incorporate structures that attract the gas they want to obtain. This attraction can enhance the membrane's permeability, and help isolate the desired ...

Nov 21, 2025 in Chemistry