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#grabstract of the day Birds shake their wings at just the right speed when dust bathing to knock off parasites - around 5 flaps per second creates enough force from flying sand particles to dislodge pesky mites. doi.org/10.1073/pnas.2…

#grabstract of the day Scientists created tiny engineered cells that act like smart missiles, targeting and destroying drug-resistant bacteria with 97% accuracy while leaving healthy bacteria unharmed. doi.org/10.1073/pnas.2…

#grabstract of the day Scientists discovered a gene that helped mammals evolve more complex brains with multiple layers, unlike the simpler single-layered brains of reptiles and birds. doi.org/10.1038/s41586…

#grabstract of the day Scientists engineered immune cells to fight cancer better by tweaking how they grab onto tumor targets, making weak cancer-fighting cells into powerful tumor killers. doi.org/10.1126/scienc…

#grabstract of the day Scientists found that having a healthier thymus gland helps cancer patients respond better to immunotherapy, suggesting doctors could use thymus scans to predict treatment success. doi.org/10.1038/s41586…

#grabstract of the day Scientists discovered why chronic pain feels worse during the day than at night - it's controlled by our brain's master clock, which could lead to better timed pain treatments. doi.org/10.1126/scienc…

#grabstract of the day Cancer cells flip a key protein called Src inside-out onto their surface, creating a new target that antibodies can attack to kill tumors in lab studies. doi.org/10.1126/scienc…

#grabstract of the day Scientists discovered that tiny lithium metal spikes in batteries are surprisingly strong and brittle, not soft as expected, which explains why they pierce through battery barriers. doi.org/10.1126/scienc…

#grabstract of the day Scientists solved the structure of a mysterious mesh-like network inside egg cells that's essential for reproduction, revealing how 14 different proteins work together like interlocking baskets. doi.org/10.1038/s41586…

#grabstract of the day New drug treatment targeting pancreatic cancer before it fully develops dramatically increased survival in mice from 5 months to over 1 year, suggesting early intervention could save lives. doi.org/10.1126/scienc…

#grabstract of the day Scientists finally cracked the 250-year mystery of how plants make quinine and other cinchona alkaloids, discovering unexpected chemical steps that could help us produce new versions of these important medicines. doi.org/10.1038/s41586…

#grabstract of the day Brain immune cells called microglia help control puberty and fertility by supporting neurons that release reproductive hormones, and mutations in this system may cause infertility in humans. doi.org/10.1126/scienc…

#grabstract of the day Brain immune cells that should protect against Alzheimer's disease may actually be making it worse by producing the toxic protein clumps that damage neurons. doi.org/10.1073/pnas.2…

#grabstract of the day New research shows that keeping your thymus gland healthy as an adult may help you live longer and reduce your risk of heart disease and cancer. doi.org/10.1038/s41586…

#grabstract of the day Scientists developed a way to reprogram cancer-fighting T cells directly inside the body, potentially making these powerful treatments faster, cheaper, and available to more patients. doi.org/10.1038/s41586…

#grabstract of the day Scientists discovered ancient microbes called Asgard Archaea that share key genes with complex cells, revealing how simple life forms merged with bacteria 2 billion years ago to create all complex life on Earth. doi.org/10.1073/pnas.2…

#grabstract of the day Scientists filmed how cell receptors switch between different signaling proteins in real-time, revealing they use flexible shape-changing to communicate with multiple partners. doi.org/10.1038/s41586…

#grabstract of the day Scientists created a detailed map showing which genes turn on and off as a zebrafish embryo develops, revealing how cells know where to go and what to become during early life. doi.org/10.1126/scienc…

#grabstract of the day Scientists tracked fish behavior their entire lives and found they could predict how long a fish would live just by watching how it acted when young. doi.org/10.1126/scienc…

#grabstract of the day Scientists mapped tiny power plants called mitochondria in fly brains and found they're positioned with incredible precision near nerve connections, acting like cellular GPS systems that vary by brain cell type. doi.org/10.1126/scienc…