Human eggs may avoid mitochondrial mutations with age
Human eggs may avoid age-related mitochondrial mutations, a small study suggests.
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Biology
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Universal antiviral therapy shows promise in animals.
New antiviral therapy inspired by rare mutation prevents viral replication in animals.
Sucralose may hinder cancer treatment.
Study suggests sucralose may reduce cancer immunotherapy effectiveness by altering gut bacteria and lowering arginine levels.
Human waste biochar could solve fertiliser shortages
Human waste-derived biochar could solve fertiliser shortages and cut pollution, a study finds.
New human ancestor discovered in Ethiopia
Fossils reveal new human ancestor from 2.8-2.6M years ago in Ethiopia.
Climate change threatens bryozoans, key marine architects
Study warns climate change threatens bryozoans, crucial marine organisms.
Dolphins and whales engage in playful interactions.
Researchers find dolphins and whales often engage in playful interactions, with whales responding positively.
Gut bacteria linked to insomnia in massive study
A study of nearly 400,000 people found that certain gut bacteria increase or decrease the risk of insomnia.
Ancient teeth reveal coexisting human lineages.
Fossilized teeth from 2.6 million years ago reveal two ancient human lineages coexisted in Ethiopia.