This week’s research roundup brings you the most impactful findings from across the scientific spectrum. From a stunning discovery about early galaxy formation to a promising gene therapy for a rare disease, here are the stories shaping our understanding of the world.
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The James Webb Space Telescope has identified a massive, ancient galaxy from less than 2 billion years after the Big Bang that is barely rotating, challenging our understanding of how galaxies evolve in the early universe.
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A new study found that a specific genetic variant in a long noncoding RNA called HOTSCRAMBL fine-tunes stem cell self-renewal in the blood, offering protection against certain blood cancers by altering how a key development gene is processed.
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Researchers have successfully used a systemic AAV gene therapy to treat a large animal model of a late-stage lysosomal storage disease, showing a significant clinical response and marking an important step toward a potential treatment for this devastating condition.
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A new study outlines a global plan for building a net-zero electricity system, demonstrating with high-resolution modeling that it is technically and economically possible by mid-century while ensuring everyone has access to a decent standard of living.
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Ancient DNA analysis reveals that modern Albanians largely descend from Bronze and Iron Age populations of the Balkan Peninsula, with their distinct genetic profile becoming established around 800 CE and showing only limited mixing with later groups from Eastern Europe.
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