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Rhianna-lily graduated from the University of East Anglia with a BSc in biomedicine and completed her MSc by Research in microbiology at the Quadram Institute Bioscience in 2023. Her research primarily focused on the gut microbiome in pregnant women throughout gestation. During her MSc, she developed a passion for science communication and later joined Technology Networks as a Science Writer and Editor, where she works with the news team to cover the latest breaking news and produce Teach Me in 10 videos.

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Laboratory technician handling blood sample vials for analysis in the Blood Protein Atlas project.

Unlocking the Human Disease Blood Atlas: Mapping 5400 Proteins Across 59 Conditions

Scientists from the Human Protein Atlas created a pan-disease blood atlas that maps thousands of proteins across 59 diseases and over 8,000 people. The study reveals distinct protein fingerprints for each condition.

Digital 3D model of a protein structure representing data-driven proteomics research.

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Beyond Mutations: Inside Immuto’s Quest To Decode Disease Structure

Immuto Scientific’s structural surfaceomics platform reveals how wild-type proteins adopt disease-specific shapes that drive pathology. Immuto identifies previously invisible drug targets and designs conformation-selective therapies.

3D molecular visualization of protein interactions representing proteomics and structural biology research.

What the Human Protein Atlas v25 Brings to Disease Research

The Human Protein Atlas v25 offers expanded protein maps across blood, tissues and cells, adding structural and disease-linked data. With over 10 million annotated images, it enhances understanding of how proteins drive health and disease.

3D rendering of Human Papillomavirus (HPV) particles shown in vivid red against a dark background.

HPV Vaccine Protects for Over 12 Years

A nationwide study in Scotland confirms that HPV vaccination provides strong, lasting protection against cervical precancer for more than a decade. Women vaccinated at ages 12–13 showed up to 82% reduced risk of high-grade lesions.

CBD oil dropper bottle placed on hemp leaves, representing cannabidiol extract use.

This New CBD Formula Actually Reaches the Brain

Researchers from the University of Rochester and Harvard Medical School developed a nano-micelle CBD formulation that rapidly reached the brain and relieved neuropathic pain in mice. The approach improved CBD delivery across the blood–brain barrier.

Microscopic view of IVF procedure showing a needle injecting sperm into an egg.

“There’s No Reason To Accept Menopause”: Dr. Sherman Silber Breaks Fertility Myths

Dr. Sherman J. Silber, a pioneer in reproductive medicine, discusses the challenges of introducing new fertility techniques, from vasectomy reversal to ovary transplantation. In this interview, he reflects on balancing ethics and innovation.

Person lying still in a dimly lit room, symbolizing therapeutic use or effects of MDMA.

How Close Is MDMA to Becoming a Psychiatric Treatment?

Once dismissed as a party drug, MDMA is reemerging as a therapeutic option for treatment-resistant PTSD. Dr. Kenji Hashimoto explores MDMA’s neurobiological, gut–brain and vagus nerve effects while outlining safety, regulatory and clinical questions.

The word schizophrenia highlighted in pink in a dictionary entry about psychotic disorders.

Common Acne Drug Linked to Lower Schizophrenia Risk

Researchers found that adolescents treated with the antibiotic doxycycline were ~30% less likely to develop schizophrenia as adults. The findings suggest that targeting brain inflammation could help reduce the future risk of severe mental illness.

Close-up of a person applying treatment to a toenail affected by fungal infection.

The “Rotten-Egg” Gas That Kills Fungal Pathogens

Researchers found that hydrogen sulfide, the gas behind the smell of rotten eggs, killed fungal pathogens within hours in lab tests. The discovery suggests a potential new topical treatment for drug-resistant nail infections.

Reddish full moon in a starry night sky, captured during a lunar eclipse.

Modern Light May Be Dimming the Moon’s Influence on Women’s Menstrual Cycles

Researchers analyzed long-term menstrual records and found that before 2010, women’s cycles more often aligned with lunar phases. This synchrony has since faded, possibly due to artificial lighting disrupting biological rhythms.

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