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Briefing: Two new gecko species discovered in Vietnam

Strategic angle: The half leaf-fingered geckos (Hemiphyllodactylus) are a diverse group with more than 70 recognized species.

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Briefing: Dozens of deep-sea species discovered as new crustaceans named

Strategic angle: 24 new species of deep-sea crustaceans have been discovered as part of a project to name 1,000 unknown animals by 2030.

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Briefing: No dyes, less cell stress: How mid-infrared ultrasound imaging tracks lipids live

Strategic angle: A new microscopy technique developed by Helmholtz Munich and TUM distinguishes lipid species in living cells without dyes.

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Briefing: Why cells stick differently: New clues could inform skin and inflammatory disease research

Strategic angle: Scientists uncover new mechanisms promoting cell-cell adhesion, impacting skin and inflammatory diseases.

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Briefing: How graphene oxide kills bacteria while sparing human cells

Strategic angle: New research reveals the mechanism by which graphene selectively eliminates bacteria, crucial for hygiene in everyday items.

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Briefing: A mass mating event in the lab reveals how yeast cells choose partners

Strategic angle: Yeast cells demonstrate a unique method for selecting mates, potentially offering insights into partner selection.

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Briefing: Who do you think you are? What DNA tests reveal—and what they don't

Strategic angle: Exploring the impact of DNA testing on personal identity and criminal investigations.

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Briefing: Ancient Neanderthal genome reveals isolated, distinct populations

Strategic angle: Neanderthals split into distinct regional groups that developed genetic differences far sooner than modern human populations typically did.

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Briefing: Supercomputer Simulations Reveal Spliceosome Dynamics in Human Cells

Strategic angle: A groundbreaking study utilizes supercomputers to explore the intricate motions of spliceosomes within a detailed human cell model.

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Briefing: New enzyme atlas rewrites decades of biology research

Strategic angle: WEHI researchers have led a major global effort to create the first authoritative atlas for a class of enzymes that regulate almost every cellular process in the human body.

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Briefing: Ancient DNA finds 15,800-year-old dogs in Anatolia, buried like humans

Strategic angle: Evidence of some of the earliest dogs has been identified at archaeological sites in central Anatolia, Turkey.

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Briefing: Why use living cells? Researchers are making chemicals with enzymes alone

Strategic angle: Exploring the role of enzymes in the biofuels economy and chemical production.

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Briefing: Tale of the lava heron: Student describes new Galapagos species

Strategic angle: A new species discovered in the Galapagos Islands adds to the legacy of Darwin's evolutionary theory.

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Briefing: DNA shape explains crucial gene-therapy challenges

Strategic angle: CRISPR's precision in gene editing faces hurdles due to DNA shape complexities.

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Briefing: Why cells respond 'incorrectly' in old age

Strategic angle: Research reveals that aging affects how cells react due to changes in DNA packaging.

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Briefing: Medieval DNA reveals trans-Saharan connections, rapid genetic mixing and leprosy in Islamic Ibiza

Strategic angle: New DNA evidence shows that Medieval Ibiza was part of a dynamic world linking Europe, North Africa, and the Sahel zone.

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Briefing: Decoding the complete genome of the fungus responsible for Cercospora leaf spot in olive trees

Strategic angle: Collaboration between UCO's Agronomy and Genetics departments was key to sequencing the genome of this pathogen, responsible for significant economic losses.

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Briefing: Microtubules Discovered to Play an Active Role in Cell Division

Strategic angle: New research reveals that microtubules are crucial for the correct distribution of chromosomes during cell division, challenging previous perceptions of their role.

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Briefing: DNA Origami Positions Single-Photon Emitters for Quantum Technologies

Strategic angle: A breakthrough method using DNA self-assembly allows for unprecedented precision in positioning molecules on ultrathin materials.

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Briefing: Belgium's 'pro-Iranian cells aimed to demonstrate their capacity to act' by attacking Jewish sites

Strategic angle: Gert Vercauteren assesses the risk of terrorist attacks, 10 years after the 2016 Brussels attacks.