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Scientists build tiny biological robots from human cells

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Scientists have created tiny moving biological robots from human tracheal cells that can encourage the growth of neurons across artificial 'wounds' in the lab. Using patients' own cells could permit growth of Anthrobots that assist healing and regeneration in the future with no nead for immune suppression.

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Frontiers ebook releases: December 2023

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Download the top ebook releases from this month, including: exploration of emotions and leadership in organizations and educational institutes new developments in aerospace health and safety innovations and new technology in spine surgery and discoveries on dietary and metabolic approaches for mental health conditions. All ebooks are free to download, share and distribute.

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Lost brain function restored in mice after stroke

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Researchers have succeeded in restoring lost brain function in mouse models of stroke using small molecules that in the future could potentially be developed into a stroke recovery therapy.

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Scientists raise alarm as bacteria are linked to mass death of sea sponges weakened by warming Mediterranean

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By Mischa Dijkstra, Frontiers science writer Diseased sponges. Image credit: Fikret Öndes In 2021, divers off the Turkish Aegean coast first observed dark stinging sponges dying in great numbers. Researchers have now sampled three species of pathogenic Vibrio bacteria, previously known to infect unrelated marine animals, from diseased and dying sponges.

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The waxy surface protecting plants might hold the key to developing stronger crops

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Researchers have discovered that the waxy protective barrier around plants might play a role in sending chemical signals to other plants and insects.

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Frontiers for Young Minds articles for kids showcase impact of award-winning math on everyday life 

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The first articles in a new collection are written by two mathematicians who have won the equivalent of Nobel prizes in math Photo credit: Frontiers Frontiers for Young Minds has published a new article collection for kids on the mathematical discoveries of prize-winning scientists. The first two articles feature and explain the ground-breaking math of the 2023 Wolf Prize winner, Ingrid Daubechies – who developed mathematical tools for processing images and signals called ‘wavelets’–

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10 most-viewed article collections in 2023

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This year, researchers explored a wide range of topics, including: cancer combinational immunotherapy COVID-19 research the physiology of breathing during exercise and the future of animal experimentation. With over 1.8 million views, the following Research Topics sought answers to your biggest research questions from 2023. A new era in experimental research 36 articles | 177,000 views Studying the 3Rs Principle to promote more humane animal experimentation practices Cancer combinational immunot

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Durable plastic pollution easily, cleanly degrades with new catalyst

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Found in fishing nets, carpet, clothing, Nylon-6 is a major contributor to plastic pollution, including ocean pollution. Now, chemists have developed a new catalyst that quickly, cleanly and completely breaks down Nylon-6 in a matter of minutes -- without generating harmful byproducts. Even better: The process does not require toxic solvents, expensive materials or extreme conditions, making it practical for everyday applications.

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Top 20 Frontiers ebook releases of 2023

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Download the top ebook releases from this year, including: new perspectives on the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic examination of climate change and sustainable food systems insights on the role of social media in education and exploration of engineered immune cells in cancer immunotherapy. All ebooks are free to download, share and distribute. Shape the future of your field — and publish your own ebook — by editing a special collection around your research area.

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Climate: Why disinformation is so persistent

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Melting of glaciers, rising sea levels, extreme heat waves: the consequences of climate change are more visible than ever, and the scientific community has confirmed that humans are responsible. Yet studies show that a third of the population still doubts or disputes these facts. The cause is disinformation spread by certain vested interests. To try and prevent this phenomenon, a team has developed and tested six psychological interventions on nearly 7,000 participants from twelve countries.

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ADAR Editor in Chief debunks common myths on substance abuse disorder

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Frontiers publishing partnerships guest post Advances in Drug and Alcohol Research (ADAR) is a hub for new discoveries in preclinical and clinical research around drug and alcohol addiction. The journal, which joined Frontiers’ publishing partnerships community in 2021, brings together scientists and clinicians from across the globe to discuss current and new challenges in drug addiction research.

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Discovery of planet too big for its sun throws off solar system formation models

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The discovery of a planet that is far too massive for its sun is calling into question what was previously understood about the formation of planets and their solar systems.

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Frontiers is gearing up for COP28 to address the climate emergency 

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The United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) parties meet every year at the Conference of the Parties (COP) to negotiate and agree action on how to tackle climate change, limit emissions, and halt global warming. These gatherings are the world’s highest decision-making body on climate issues and one of the largest international meetings in the world.

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Inoculation against diseased fields

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Farmland often harbors a multitude of pathogens which attack plants and reduce yields. A research team has now shown that inoculating the soil with mycorrhizal fungi can help maintain or even improve yields without the use of additional fertilizers or pesticides. In a large-scale field trial, plant yield increased by up to 40 percent.

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Quality of life with a hernia: a novel patient-led study in JAWS 

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Frontiers publishing partnerships guest post As part of its commitment to patient engagement, the Journal of Abdominal Wall Surgery (JAWS), one of Frontiers community of publishing partners, published a patient-led study on the impact of hernias on patients’ quality of life. Credit: Frontiers Abdominal wall hernia is a common disorder that usually requires elective surgery.

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A mixed origin made maize successful

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Maize is one of the world's most widely grown crops. It is used for both human and animal foods and holds great cultural significance, especially for indigenous peoples in the Americas. Yet despite its importance, the origins of the grain have been hotly debated for more than a century. Now new research shows that all modern maize descends from a hybrid created just over 5000 years ago in central Mexico, thousands of years after the plant was first domesticated.

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Rocky planets can form in extreme environments

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Astronomers have provided the first observation of water and other molecules in the highly irradiated inner, rocky-planet-forming regions of a disk in one of the most extreme environments in our galaxy. These results suggest that the conditions for terrestrial planet formation can occur in a possible broader range of environments than previously thought.

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Dishing the dirt on human evolution: Why scientific techniques matter in archaeology

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Scientists should seek answers hidden in the dirt using proven and state-of-the-art archaeological science techniques to support new discoveries about human evolution following recent controversies at a cave site in Africa, says a group of international experts. Their recommendations follow claims published in June of this year that Homo naledi --a small-brained human species -- buried their dead in Rising Star Cave, South Africa, between 335,000 and 241,000 years ago, and may also have decorate

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Genomic study sheds light on how carnivorous Asian pitcher plants acquired signature insect trap

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Scientists sequenced the genome of the East Asian pitcher plant, Nepenthes gracilis, a species of carnivorous plant related to Venus flytraps, as well as sundews, beets and spinach.

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