A second wind
With cutting-edge technologies, researchers seek to understand and treat the human lung.
Agent of change
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Food-grade flavours in a vape puff may deal a nasty blow to the lungs.
Fresh breath
New technologies are driving a deeper understanding of lung functions — and of diseases.
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World of research: October 2026
A round-up of some recent striking studies.
- Oct 2026
Protein, precisely
'Precision fermentation' could ease the climate burden of traditional agriculture. But only if it surmounts scaling challenges.
- Oct 2026
Mind it!
An atlas of 6.3 million brain cells reveals secret rhythms and common disease pathways.
- Oct 2026
AI makeover for legacy pills
Computational tools give drug repurposing a fillip.
Safety net, safe net
AI industry players are prioritising security over capability.
Substance over style
Functionality outdoes porosity and crystallinity in gas separation: study
- Oct 2026
