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Imagine trying to develop a new aircraft without blueprints or treat a disease without at least an anatomical atlas and physiological manuals of the human body. Plant breeders have faced these types of challenges until not long ago, trying to achieve higher yields, better nutrition, and stress resistance, often without genomic data to guide them. Today, advances in genome sequencing technologies allow researchers to build complete genetic maps of plants, which serve as a powerful new foundation for their work. Building on this progress, Rainer Schwacke of Forschungszentrum Jülich from Germany, in collaboration with his colleagues Marie Bolger and Björn…
The cold-water method is the fastest method when your turkey hasn’t fully thawed in time.Refrigerator thawing eliminates the need to check the turkey every 30 minutes.Turkey is completely thawed when its internal temperature registers between 35°F and 40°F. Thanksgiving is just around the corner, and that means it’s time to start planning for the big feast. If you’re like many home cooks, thawing and cooking the turkey can be two of the most stressful parts of the holiday prep. Luckily, Charla Draper, a nationally recognized spokesperson for Butterball, is here to share her top tips for the fastest and safest…
More strikes by resident doctors could take place, with the BMA already considering further industrial action next month.The union, which called a five day strike between 14 and 19 November,1 said it was determined to continue its efforts to improve pay and working conditions for resident doctors.However, the government is also not backing down on its position, meaning more strikes are likely.In a letter to the health and social care secretary, Wes Streeting, on 19 November the BMA called on him to re-enter discussions and agree a deal to “avert further strikes.”2The BMA is seeking measures that would show progress…
Credit: martin-dm / Getty Images A polymer that allows insulin to be delivered through the skin has shown positive results in preclinical studies and could one day offer an alternative to injections for diabetes. The system could also be used for other protein- or peptide-based therapeutics that are too large to currently be delivered through the skin. The skin-permeable polymer, described in Nature, exploits pH changes through different layers of the skin to non-invasively enhance its permeability while maintaining its integrity. In combination with insulin, the polyzwitterion poly[2-(N-oxide-N,N– dimethylamino)ethyl methacrylate] (OP) polymer was able to quickly lower blood glucose levels…
RESEARCH BRIEFINGS 19 November 2025 A stellar radio burst has been detected that signals an ejection of plasma from a star other than the Sun. The signal reveals the severe space-weather conditions of the planets that orbit the Milky Way’s most common stars.
Nature, Published online: 20 November 2025; doi:10.1038/d41586-025-03696-zSimilarities to the womb and placenta of female mammals indicate a response to common evolutionary challenges in pregnancy.
As you age, it’s important to eat a variety-filled diet that contains essential nutrients that can help keep your body healthy. Luckily, these delicious soup recipes have at least 20% of the daily value of crucial nutrients like calcium, protein and/or vitamin D that help support healthy aging. Plus, these dishes are packed with at least 6 grams of fiber per serving to promote healthy digestion as well. Whip up a pot of our Marry Me White Bean Soup or High-Fiber Vegetable Stew for a cozy meal that will leave you feeling nourished and satisfied. Marry Me White Bean Soup…
Credit: man_at_mouse/Getty Images A new fluorescent sensor is giving scientists an unprecedented view of how cells respond to DNA damage, capturing the repair process as it unfolds in real time. The tool, developed at Utrecht University and published in Nature Communications, could accelerate research in cancer biology, drug safety testing, and aging. The paper is titled “Engineered chromatin readers track damaged chromatin dynamics in live cells and animals.” Our DNA is constantly under assault from sunlight, chemicals, radiation, and even normal metabolic processes. While cells usually repair this damage quickly, failures in repair can contribute to cancer, neurodegeneration, and aging,…
Shopping for meals that are organic, minimally processed, and include high quality ingredients can often come at a premium. But that doesn’t necessarily mean you should resign yourself to a new regimen of packaged ramen once a day. It is possible to eat cheaply without sacrificing nutrition; you might be surprised to discover that many options are healthier than their more expensive counterparts.“Better pricing options may exist for those products that use less labor and energy to get to the grocery store shelf,” says Scott Brown, PhD, an associate extension professor at the University of Missouri’s College of Agriculture, Food,…
Biotium, a leading innovator in life science reagents, is excited to introduce TyraMax™ Amplification Dyes and Kits. Designed for superior brightness, photostability, and stability in amplification buffer compared to competitor reagents, TyraMax™ dyes deliver the best performance in tyramide signal amplification (TSA) for spatial biology and multiplex fluorescence imaging.The TyraMax™ line offers the widest selection of dye colors on the market, with unique options spanning from blue to near-infrared for unmatched multiplexing flexibility and spectral panel design. All TyraMax™ dyes, including near-IR dyes, are chemically stable in amplification buffer for at least 24 hours. This makes them ideal for automated…