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25 November 2025

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Chemistry & Material Science

A New Foundation AI Model Masters the Physics of Materials

A new machine learning framework accurately simulates complex chemical behaviours by integrating long-range physical interactions. Trained on elements across the periodic table, this foundation model balances computational speed with the precision needed for advanced materials science.

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Medicine & Health

Anti-Ageing Supplement Lengthens Telomeres but Fails to Boost Physical Health

A systematic review of TA-65 confirms it successfully elongates telomeres in older adults yet fails to improve physical strength or inflammation levels. The study highlights a disconnect between cellular biomarkers and actual functional health, alongside evidence of inflated results in industry-funded trials.

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Genetics & Molecular Biology

Artificial Intelligence Deploys an Arsenal Against Antibiotic Resistance

Antimicrobial resistance is a growing global threat requiring advanced surveillance strategies. A new review highlights how artificial intelligence, ranging from deep learning to large language models, is revolutionising the detection of resistance proteins and the design of novel inhibitors to block them.

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Genetics & Molecular Biology

Broken Brakes: How an Overactive Enzyme Drives a Rare Developmental Disorder

Researchers have identified a specific genetic mutation in the MIDEAS gene that causes a multisystem disorder characterised by developmental delays and physical anomalies. This mutation disables a molecular safety mechanism, causing the MiDAC protein complex to become dangerously hyperactive.

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Genetics & Molecular Biology

Cholesterol Regulator Linked to Aggressive Outcomes in Leukaemia

Researchers have identified that SREBF2, a key controller of cholesterol metabolism, acts as a significant driver of disease progression in acute myeloid leukaemia. High levels of this protein correlate with poor patient survival, marking it as a vital new tool for prognosis.

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Environmental Science

Climate Policy Stabilises Baltic Jellyfish Populations

New research links the strength of transnational climate policies directly to the ecological stability of moon jellyfish in the Baltic Sea. By analysing two decades of data, scientists demonstrated that robust international regulations help mitigate carbon emissions and nutrient pollution, fostering a more resilient marine environment.

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Computer Science & AI

Deep Learning Algorithm Spots Pre-Cancerous Tongue Lesions with High Accuracy

Early detection of oral cancer is often hampered by the limited accuracy of current screening methods, leading to diagnoses at dangerous, advanced stages. By utilising a specifically created dataset of tongue portraits, researchers demonstrated that the VGG16 deep learning model can identify pre-cancerous lesions with a validation accuracy of over 89 per cent.

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Medicine & Health

Evaluating the Standard of Care for Unwanted Hair Growth

Cyproterone acetate is a common drug for treating hirsutism, a condition causing excessive hair growth in women. A major review finds that while effective, it generally performs similarly to alternative medications like spironolactone, though weak evidence from small studies limits definitive conclusions on safety and superiority.

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Genetics & Molecular Biology

Existing Drug Repurposed for Rare Autism via Genetic Fingerprinting

Researchers utilised a high-throughput platform to analyse the genetic 'fingerprint' of a rare form of autism called 19q12 ASD. By screening existing drugs, they discovered that entrectinib could reverse the disease's genetic signature, leading to successful off-label treatment in a patient.

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Genetics & Molecular Biology

Expanding the Genome Editing Toolbox: Cas12a Unlocks New Areas of Yeast DNA

Standard CRISPR/Cas9 editing is limited by its preference for specific DNA markers, leaving parts of the yeast genome inaccessible. A new study introduces an optimised CRISPR/Cas12a system that targets thymine-rich areas, allowing scientists to edit previously unreachable genetic sequences with high precision.

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Genetics & Molecular Biology

Flipping the Switch: Gene Editing Restores a Critical Kidney Cancer Defence

Researchers have successfully used CRISPR base editing to correct a specific mutation in the BAP1 gene found in kidney cancer cells. By repairing this genetic error, they restored the cells' sensitivity to anoikis—a natural self-destruct mechanism triggered when cells detach from their surroundings.

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Medicine & Health

Gut Instincts: Can Probiotics Sharpen Your Mind?

A systematic review of 34 randomised clinical trials suggests that probiotic supplements may improve cognitive function, particularly after 12 weeks of use. However, while test scores for memory and fluency showed promise, the overall certainty of the evidence remains low.

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Neuroscience

Loneliness Rewires the Teenage Brain’s Sense of Touch

New research reveals that social isolation during adolescence can physically remodel the brain circuits responsible for processing touch in mice. This structural change, driven by stress hormones, weakens individual neural connections and impairs the ability to distinguish fine textures.

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Environmental Science

Madagascar’s Hidden Reefs Emerge as Vital Climate Refuges

Following the severe 2024 mass bleaching event, coral reefs in southwest Madagascar's Mahafaly Seascape demonstrated unexpectedly high recovery rates. The study reveals that despite significant thermal stress, mortality remained low, suggesting these understudied ecosystems may serve as resilient sanctuaries against climate change.

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Environmental Science

Mangroves Under Siege: The Plastic Trap Threatening Coastal Defence

A new study along the Tuticorin coast reveals that vital mangrove ecosystems are being suffocated by plastic waste, with trapped litter reaching alarming densities. Researchers found that over half of the debris is plastic, originating nearly equally from land and sea sources, posing significant ecological risks.

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Chemistry & Material Science

Molecular Cage Turns CO2 into Treasure at Room Temperature

Scientists have engineered a robust catalyst that converts carbon dioxide into valuable chemicals at ambient pressure. By trapping palladium nanoparticles within a nitrogen-rich scaffold, the system prevents degradation and achieves near-perfect selectivity.

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Computer Science & AI

New AI Model Diagnoses Breast Cancer with 98% Accuracy and Explains Its Reasoning

Researchers have developed ResTab Net, a new AI system that combines tissue images and protein data to diagnose breast cancer with 98.56% accuracy. Unlike traditional 'black box' models, this system uses explainable AI techniques to show clinicians exactly how it reaches its diagnostic conclusions.

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Computer Science & AI

New AI Trio Maps Brain Age with Unprecedented Precision

Researchers have developed NeuroAgeFusionNet, a hybrid deep learning framework that combines three distinct AI architectures to estimate biological brain age from MRI scans. By accurately capturing complex structural connectivity patterns, this tool achieves state-of-the-art performance for early neurodegenerative disease detection.

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Chemistry & Material Science

Odourless Alcohols Unlock Tougher 3D Printed Materials

Scientists have upgraded lithography-based 3D printing by replacing smelly, unstable thiols with readily available alcohols. Using light-activated catalysts, this 'oxa-Michael' reaction creates tough, uniform polymer networks ideal for high-temperature manufacturing.

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Physics & Astronomy

Slowing Light Down to Supercharge Optical Chips

Researchers have achieved ultra-high quality factors in nanophotonic resonators by significantly reducing the speed of light within the device. By utilising spectral hole burning in erbium-doped lithium niobate, they enhanced performance by nearly 1,000 times, paving the way for advanced quantum communication and sensing.

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Neuroscience

Smart Hearing Aids Help the Brain Relax in Noisy Rooms

New research demonstrates that hearing aids equipped with deep learning algorithms significantly reduce the mental exertion required to listen in noise. By measuring brain oxygen levels, scientists found that these devices allow the prefrontal cortex to work less intensely while improving speech understanding.

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Chemistry & Material Science

Stabilising Copper: A Light-Driven Leap in CO2 Conversion

Scientists have engineered a highly durable copper-nickel catalyst that resists degradation during the conversion of carbon dioxide into carbon monoxide. By anchoring nanoparticles with hydroxyl groups and harnessing light energy, the material maintains over 99 per cent of its efficiency for nearly a month.

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Chemistry & Material Science

The Untapped Potential of Twisted Molecular Hoops

Scientists are unlocking the secrets of 'inherently chiral macrocycles', unique ring-shaped molecules that lose their handedness if broken. Previously too difficult to synthesise, new methods are finally allowing researchers to exploit their potential for advanced materials and catalysis.

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Neuroscience

Tiny Cellular 'Packages' May Reveal the Secrets of Migraine Auras

Researchers have analysed the protein cargo of tiny particles called extracellular vesicles released by neurons during cortical spreading depolarization. The findings reveal that neurons undergo complex structural and metabolic adaptations during migraine events, potentially offering a new way to track the condition via biomarkers.

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Genetics & Molecular Biology

Unlocking the Molecular Secrets of Microscopic Synapses

Scientists have developed a new technique to characterise the proteins within specific, microscopic brain regions in the mouse hippocampus. This study reveals unexpected diversity in synaptic proteins and highlights how individual neurons regulate glutamate receptors to fine-tune communication.

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Neuroscience

Virtual Neurons Reveal How Magnetic Pulses Rewire the Brain

Researchers have developed a sophisticated modelling framework to simulate how repetitive magnetic stimulation physically alters brain connections. By replicating real-world experiments, this tool predicts how specific frequencies and locations strengthen synapses, aiding the design of better therapeutic protocols.