All animals need to eat to survive, grow and reproduce. To do so, they also need to avoid being eaten. This is a big challenge for many of Australia’s native mammals, because when they search for food, they must also escape the attention of…
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When feral cats are away, potoroos and bandicoots are more likely to play
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New Pico C technology maps genome structure before activation
For decades, scientists viewed the genome of a newly fertilised egg as a structural ‘blank slate’ – a disordered tangle of DNA waiting for the embryo to ‘wake up’ and start reading its own genetic instructions.
In research…
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Delving into 'deep time': What NZ's ancient past reveals about its present
We know Aotearoa New Zealand is home to many geographically and biologically special features. Yet few of us know it also has its very own measure of “deep time.” Known as the New Zealand Geological Timescale, it has just undergone its most…
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These shoes are best for hip and knee arthritis, according to science
People with hip and knee osteoarthritis are advised to wear “appropriate footwear” to minimize their pain. Does that mean heels are out? Does it matter if you wear runners or something a little stiffer? How about using insoles?
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New Research Targets the Root Cause of Chronic Nerve Pain – Not Just Symptoms
Duke researchers study an approach that may help millions manage diabetic neuropathy and chemotherapy-induced nerve pain. For millions of people with chronic nerve pain, even gentle contact can trigger intense discomfort. Researchers have…
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Study identifies mitochondrial circular RNAs in aging and senescence
A new research paper was published in Volume 18 of Aging-US on February 10, 2026, titled “Aging-associated mitochondrial circular RNAs.”
Led by first author Hyejin Mun from the University of Oklahoma – with corresponding…
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Automated platform finds unexpected enhancers for mRNA therapeutics
Integrating AI with advanced robotics to create self-driving labs (SDL) is a promising approach to tackling molecular discovery. A new SDL system, called LUMI-lab, combines large-scale molecular pretraining, active learning, and…
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Early-life telomere length tied to seabird survival
A new study published in Ecological and Evolutionary Physiology reveals a surprising link between cellular aging markers and survival in black-legged kittiwakes (members of the gull family).
In “Who’s coming home? Shorter…
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Study sheds light on behavior of yeast cells in the gut
A new study sheds light on the behavior of yeast cells in the gut, paving the way for new lines of yeast that more efficiently produce therapeutic drugs tailored to address specific diseases.
Yeast is promising as a drug-delivery…
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India’s AI boom pushes firms to trade near-term revenue for users
Tech giants’ efforts to ramp up AI adoption in India may be about to hit a turning point, as companies end free promotions with hopes to convert the world’s fourth-largest economy into a windfall of paid subscribers.
India became the…
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