Briefing Chat: Is DNA repair the secret to a long life? Whales and mole-rats offer tantalizing hints
Nature staff discuss how animal studies are starting to uncover how DNA repair could prolong life, and how COVID-19 can reawaken dormant viruses.00:25 Could reawakened viruses have a link to long-COVID?Nature: COVID can wake up a slew of dormant viruses inside you05:57 DNA damage ...Show more
Junk plastic turns into high-value commodity with chemistry trick
Researchers untangle the chemistry behind turning PVC into high-grade motor lubricant — plus, how engineered yeast can help make a cancer drug.00:45 The chemistry behind converting PVC into lubricantResearch article: Munyaneza et al.09:15 Research HighlightsNature: Enginee ...Show more
A roundup of some of Nature Middle East's most exciting stories and the latest research in the region. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Supermassive Team are investigating strange blasts of energy in space called Fast Radio Bursts. What are they and where do they come from? Dr Stuart Ryder from Macquarie University in Australia joins Izzie, Dr Becky and Robert to help explain. Christmas Present Ideas Astronau ...Show more
In this episode, we talk astronauts, observatories and nationalism in the Arab Middle East. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.