New research highlights that food anaphylaxis, a severe and rapid allergic reaction to food, can prove fatal in children if life-saving adrenaline autoinjector (Epipen) is not administered on time.

Researchers at the University of Pennsylvania have discovered a way to make mRNA vaccines safer and more effective — by adding anti-inflammatory molecules inspired by olive oil. Their new lipid design not only reduces side effects like soreness and fatigue but also boosts vaccine performance against diseases like Covid-19 and cancer.

In a study published in Frontiers in Ecology and Evolution, Spanish researchers analysed rare amber pieces containing multiple species to determine whether close proximity reflects ancient ecological relationships or mere coincidence. The findings shed new light on the behaviour of early ants that lived alongside the dinosaurs.

Sterility testing is a crucial part of pharmaceutical manufacturing, and the consequences of non-compliance can be fatal. It is, however, a time- and resource- hungry process, needing to be carried out under aseptic conditions by specialized staff according to detailed protocols.

A new language model for genetics could help researchers trace evolutionary history in minutes instead of hours or days. The AI tool analyses DNA mutation patterns to estimate shared ancestry, offering a faster route to studying evolution, disease resistance and insecticide-resistant mosquitoes.

Micro- and nanoplastics have already been detected in human and animal livers. Researchers at the University of Plymouth are now investigating whether these particles could contribute to inflammation, fibrosis and the global rise in liver disease — and are calling for closer cooperation between environmental and health research.

A new study has revealed that a mpox vaccination routine for gay and bisexual men can greatly reduce the number of mpox cases in England and also save the NHS a lot of money.

New research has revealed that plant species diversity is a stronger predictor of how dryland ecosystems respond to grazing pressure than climate, soil conditions or livestock type.

A new study on the Antarctic Peninsula shows that the choices we make in the next decade will determine Antarctica’s fate for centuries. At the moment we are on track for a medium- to high emissions future with irreversible consequences.

Researchers have developed a new worm model that has the potential to treat a rare genetic disease that causes paralysis in children and worsens with age. Currently, the disease has no cure or effective treatments.