Nature News
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Scientists edit the genes of gut bacteria in living mice
A ‘base editor’ successfully modified a gene in more than 90% of Escherichia coli bacteria without unwanted side effects.
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The science of protests: how to shape public opinion and swing votes
Demonstrations are on the rise, and scientists are revealing which types work best.
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What causes long COVID? Case builds for rogue antibodies
Study finds that antibodies from people with the debilitating condition trigger similar symptoms in mice.
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Biggest genome ever found belongs to this odd little plant
The gigantic genome of a type of fork fern smashes the human one in terms of size.
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The origin of the cockroach: how a notorious pest conquered the world
Genomic analysis suggests the common kitchen vermin spread from Europe to the world. But it wasn’t originally found in Europe.
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Hacking the immune system could slow ageing — here’s how
Our immune system falters over time, which could explain the negative effects of ageing.
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Lethal AI weapons are here: how can we control them?
Autonomous weapons guided by artificial intelligence are already in use. Researchers, legal experts and ethicists are struggling with what should be allowed on the battlefield.
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This fMRI technique promised to transform brain research — why can no one replicate it?
The DIANA technique sparked excitement from neuroscientists. But two new papers have cast doubt over the results.
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Mathematician who tamed randomness wins Abel Prize
Michel Talagrand laid mathematical groundwork that has allowed others to tackle problems involving random processes.