29 Oct – 04 Nov 2018
Llama blood clue to beating all flu
Scientists in the US have recruited Llamas to produce a new antibody therapy that has the potential to work against all types of flu, including new pandemics. Find source
Glowing chemical 'could aid brain cancer surgery'
A chemical that makes brain tumours glow pink could help surgeons to remove the cancer safely, a trial suggests. Find source
Machine learning spots natural selection at work in human genome
Scientists are using artificial intelligence to identify genetic sequences molded by evolutionary pressures. Find source
Drugs from dirt
Analyzing soil samples from across the country, researchers have identified an antibiotic capable of treating strains of tuberculosis that do not respond to existing therapies. Find source
AI systems shed light on root cause of religious conflict: Humanity is not naturally violent
Artificial intelligence can help us to better understand the causes of religious violence and to potentially control it, according to a new Oxford University collaboration. Find source
