Highlights
Genomics
Genetic twists define medicinal potency
2 April 2025A detailed map of genetic variations in a key drug-processing enzyme reveals new precision medicine insights for patients of Asian ancestry.
Polymers And Plastics
Breaking free from creeping flaws
31 March 2025A chemical breakthrough helps vitrimers resist the effects of long-term stress, defying a conventional trade-off between their performance and recyclability.
Oncology
Smart solutions for custom cancer care
27 March 2025A new machine learning tool could help predict cancer treatment outcomes for more effective and targeted treatments.
Artificial Intelligence
A clinician’s co-pilot for diabetes treatment
25 March 2025An innovative AI tool uses patient data to generate individualised treatment recommendations to support clinicians in managing type 2 diabetes.
Food Science
Bite-sized protein screening
21 March 2025A new miniaturised protein testing method reduces sample volumes, speeding up evaluation and accelerating the development of plant-based food alternatives.
Materials Science
The anatomy of metal failure
19 March 2025Understanding how microscopic voids grow and merge under stress helps predict material failure, improving safety in industries such as aerospace.
Biomedical Engineering
Keeping tabs on psoriasis flare-ups
13 March 2025A non-invasive imaging technique tracks psoriasis severity and treatment response with detailed 3D skin images, offering safer, more accurate monitoring.
Materials Science
Solid solutions for safer power
5 March 2025By studying polymer-based solid-state batteries, researchers have created a safer and more efficient alternative to traditional liquid electrolyte batteries.
Developmental Biology
Deconstructing the esophagus cell by cell
3 March 2025Researchers uncovered how specialised stem cells act as building blocks for the esophagus, shaping its development and offering insights into treating related diseases.
Artificial Intelligence
Dissolving cross-cultural boundaries
27 February 2025A new benchmark for multilingual artificial intelligence tackles biases and inconsistencies to foster more inclusive global communication.
Food Science
Milking new flavours
25 February 2025A new study explores the nutritional potential of underutilised Asian legumes as lactose-free, plant-based milk alternatives.
Energy
Crystal hexes help magnesium find their flow
21 February 2025A new electrolyte innovation tackles a key hurdle in developing a viable substitute for rechargeable lithium-ion batteries.
Cancer
Liver cancer’s ‘bad apple’ effect
19 February 2025A comprehensive study of liver tumours reveals that a small fraction of aggressive cells can have an outsized effect on patient outcomes.
