Breakthrough blood test developed for brain tumors

Genetic mutations that promote the growth of the most common type of adult brain tumors can be accurately detected and monitored in blood samples using an enhanced form of liquid biopsy.

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Small RNA as a central player in infections

The most important pathogenicity factors of the gastric pathogen Helicobacter pylori are centrally regulated by a small RNA molecule, NikS. And this was not the only surprise that NikS provided.

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Star clusters are only the tip of the iceberg

Star clusters have been part of the Imaginarium of human civilization for millennia. The brightest star clusters to Earth, like the Pleiades, are readily visible to the naked eye. A team around astronomer has now revealed the existence of massive stellar halos, termed coronae, surrounding local star clusters.

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Laser technology measures biomass in world's largest trees

Laser technology has been used to measure the volume and biomass of giant Californian redwood trees for the first time, records a new study.

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Australian carp virus plan 'dead in the water'

Plans to release a virus to reduce numbers of invasive Common Carp in Australia are unlikely to work and should be dropped, researchers say.

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NASA's James Webb telescopes will reveal hidden galaxies

Simulations show it's possible to distinguish host galaxy from quasars, although still challenging due to the galaxy's small size on the sky.

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Does science have a plastic problem? Microbiologists take steps to reducing plastic waste

A research group developed an approach to reduce plastic waste produced by their lab. They have shared their approach with the hope that other labs will follow suit.

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