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Quantum researchers come up with a recipe that could accelerate drug development

Mathematicians have developed a recipe for upgrading quantum computers to simulate complex quantum systems, such as molecules. Their discovery brings us closer to being able to predict how new drugs will behave within our bodies and has the potential to revolutionize pharmaceutical development.

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Promising 'first' in Alzheimer's drug development

An international team of researchers have made a promising breakthrough in the development of drugs to treat Alzheimer's Disease. For the first time, scientists have developed a drug that works on both major aggregation-promoting 'hotspots' of the Tau protein in the brain -- a key driver of neurodegeneration. The drug, a peptide inhibitor called RI-AG03, was effective at preventing the build-up of Tau proteins in both lab and fruit fly studies.

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Plants have a backup plan

Plants like Arabidopsis rely on a molecule called DDM1 to pass down accurate chromosome copies to future generations. But if it's so important, why isn't Arabidopsis affected when DDM1 is lost? After 30 years, botanists have found the answer. Arabidopsis has a backup plan known as RNAi.

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Body weight is an important health factor in pregnancy -- regardless of country of birth

Overweight is a major contributor to complications during pregnancy and childbirth -- this applies to both women born in Sweden and women who have moved here, something that has not been well researched so far. Interventions that promote a healthy weight have the potential to prevent complications for all women, the researchers conclude. The study was conducted by researchers at Link ping University and Karolinska Institutet and is published in The Lancet Public Health.

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'Breathe, think clearly’: ATP stars share Best Speech Ever

pTennis players often engage in self-talk as a way to stay focused, motivated or mentally reset during matches. Whether it is a few quiet words under their breath or more animated expressions, this habit helps these world-class athletes navigate through high-pressure moments./p p ldquo;It allows me to breathe. It allows me to think clearly. It allows me to take the right steps to reassert myself into the match,rdquo; said one Top 15 star in our latest feature, lsquo;Best Speech Everrsquo;./pp /div style="position... Читать дальше...