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Europa Clipper captures rare ultraviolet view of interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS
NASA’s Europa Clipper UV spectrograph observed interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS during an Earth‑blind window, detecting hydrogen, oxygen and dust signatures that indicate intense post‑perihelion outgassing and offering clues to the comet’s composition and origin beyond our solar system.
Large weak‑lensing survey maps dark matter and supports ΛCDM
A team using galaxy shape distortions combined multiple surveys to produce one of the largest weak‑lensing maps, finding cosmic structure growth consistent with the standard ΛCDM cosmological model and reducing tension with CMB measurements.
New clues to Alzheimer’s disease found in noncoding DNA of brain support cells
Researchers identified previously dismissed regulatory DNA elements in glial (support) cells that influence genes linked to Alzheimer’s disease, suggesting new molecular targets for neurodegeneration research.
Gene therapy shows major impact on Huntington’s disease progression (2025 highlights)
A reported 2025 gene‑therapy trial slowed Huntington’s disease progression substantially (reported ~75% in a review), marking a potential milestone for treating monogenic neurodegenerative disorders and informing future broader neurotherapeutics.
Mitochondrial tweak extends healthspan in mice
Researchers engineered mice to boost a mitochondrial protein, producing longer lifespans along with improved metabolism, muscle strength, and overall health—highlighting mitochondrial modulation as a promising longevity strategy.
Bioluminescent neural reporters allow long‑duration brain activity imaging
A new bioluminescent tool makes neurons glow without external lasers, enabling hours‑long single‑cell activity tracking and reducing phototoxicity and signal fade in neural imaging experiments.
AI and simulations reveal a viral entry ‘switch’ and block it
Combining AI, molecular simulations, and lab validation, researchers identified a single amino‑acid switch critical for herpesvirus cell entry and demonstrated ways to alter it to prevent infection, pointing to AI‑guided antiviral design.
Pharmacogenomics advances personalized medicine for cancer therapies
Studies mapping genetic variants that predict drug efficacy and toxicity (e.g., DPYD and TPMT variants) are increasingly used to tailor cancer treatments, improving safety and outcomes through genomic-guided prescribing.
Quantum‑processor coherence extended with new materials design
Researchers reported a quantum processor design that achieves significantly longer coherence times (reported ~15× improvements in press coverage), representing an important step toward more stable quantum computing hardware.
New oceanic CO2 sponge discovery may affect carbon budgets
Work published in 2025 identified a massive, previously underestimated CO2‑absorbing reservoir beneath the seafloor, which could alter marine carbon budget estimates and climate models if validated and integrated into global carbon accounting.
Spermidine gene circuit helps citrus resist cold damage
Scientists mapped a gene‑regulatory circuit by which spermidine protects citrus from freezing stress; the finding could enable breeding or molecular approaches to improve crop cold tolerance.
Solid‑state sodium‑ion battery progress aims to lower EV costs
New solid‑state sodium‑ion battery developments reported in 2025 promise cheaper, safer alternatives to lithium systems for electric vehicles, potentially easing supply constraints and reducing costs.