Based on the same mRNA vaccine against COVID-19, a new prototype has shown potential to treat asthma, a condition with no known cure.
Clara Rodriguez Fernandez
Clara holds a M.Res. degree in bioengineering from Imperial College London. After graduating, she started a career in science journalism so she could keep learning about science and sharing it with the world.
Mouse study reveals multi-generational benefits of exercising during pregnancy
Maternal exercise during pregnancy enables multiple generations of mice to inherit enhanced fitness, with vitamin C playing a key role.
Producing ammonia underground could slash fertilizer emissions
Ammonia fertilizer could be produced underground, using Earth’s natural heat to significantly reduce the industry’s carbon footprint.
New lithium-sulfur battery design boosts lifespan and flexibility
A new battery design could overcome obstacles to making batteries with more energy storage capacity and a lower environmental footprint.
Butterflies inspire magnetic robots that fly more efficiently
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Fungi could unlock the recycling of carbon fiber
Scientists have developed a process to recycle carbon fiber into valuable chemicals with the help of fungi.
What immune cells eat can determine how well they do their job
A new link between what cells feed on and their gene activity could have huge implications in cancer research and beyond.
Women with a genetic risk of depression are more likely to suffer from heart disease
Data from over 300,000 participants has revealed a potential genetic link between depression and cardiovascular disease in women.
New plastic material fully degrades in the ocean
A new material designed to dissolve only in salt water could help us prevent the accumulation of microplastics in the seas.
Evolutionary biology explains why we make bad long-term decisions
A new study unveils why humans evolved to prioritize short-term gratification over better long-term outcomes.