Cow’s milk particles unlock one of medicine’s most challenging puzzles

Cow’s milk contains nanoparticles that can be used to deliver RNA therapy orally, say researchers. With such drugs currently only administrable by injection, the discovery opens the door to cheaper, more accessible treatments for a range of diseases.

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Hybrid brain lets one species’ neurons help out another’s

Adding rat stem cells to a mouse embryo resulted in a ‘hybrid brain’ in which the rat cells stepped in to restore function when the mouse’s sense of smell was removed. The new research represents a step forward in regenerative medicine.

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Hybrid brain lets one species’ neurons help out another’s

Adding rat stem cells to a mouse embryo resulted in a ‘hybrid brain’ in which the rat cells stepped in to restore function when the mouse’s sense of smell was removed. The new research represents a step forward in regenerative medicine.

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Airbus Helicopters’ super-fast, efficient Racer makes maiden flight

Airbus Helicopters has flown its high-speed concept copter, which dashes 50% faster than other commercial copters, for the first time. The 249-mph (216-kt, 400-km/h) Racer demonstrator is not only fast, but consumes up to 25% less fuel.

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Airbus Helicopters’ super-fast, efficient Racer makes maiden flight

Airbus Helicopters has flown its high-speed concept copter, which dashes 50% faster than other commercial copters, for the first time. The 249-mph (216-kt, 400-km/h) Racer demonstrator is not only fast, but consumes up to 25% less fuel.

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