Microplastics May Sabotage Forensic DNA Evidence, Study Warns
New research shows polystyrene microplastics bind to DNA and Taq polymerase, drastically distort DNA quantification, and degrade forensic STR profiles, ...
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Rigorous Testing Reveals Weak and Inconsistent Microbiome Signals in Lung Cancer Tumours
A rigorous multi-method study of lung cancer patients finds that tumour, tissue, and blood samples yield weak, inconsistent bacterial signals ...
Waste-to-Energy Ash Raises Heavy-Metal Alarm at Addis Ababa Dumpsite
A study at Addis Ababa’s Reppe dumpsite finds exceptionally high mercury and cadmium in waste-to-energy ash and significant mercury enrichment ...
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Mothers who receive childcare support from maternal grandparents show more parental warmth, finds NTU Singapore study
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University of Seville Breaks 120-Year-Old Mystery, Revises a Key Einstein Concept
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Bee body mass, pathogens and local climate influence heat tolerance
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Researchers record first-ever images and data of a shark experiencing a boat strike
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Groundbreaking Clinical Trial Reveals Lubiprostone Enhances Kidney Function
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