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A vast colony of aspen clones could hold clues about how ancient organisms protect their genomes from harmful mutations.

The molecules were deemed too unstable to make, but experiments show they can be ‘captured’ in certain reactions to yield useful products.

Decline and fall.

Comparison of the hairless animals’ genomes with those of several other mammals shows low activity of certain sequences.

Sea-surface data show that the average sea-level rise in 2023 was more than double that in 1993.

Study of 1950s sugar rationing in the United Kingdom also suggests risk to babies whose mums ate a high-sugar diet during pregnancy.

The month’s sharpest science shots, selected by Nature’s photo team.

An mpox virus variant appears to be spreading between humans in Central Africa. Plus, we delve into what makes the human brain so special.

In mice, brain signals triggered the release of fatty acids in the liver, which are linked to metabolic disease.

Viruses known as bacteriophages are difficult to study, but they are beginning to give up their secrets.

In the wake of devastating floods in the South of Brazil, researchers are working out how best to help people — plus, what concerns do Nature’s readers have about the US election.

Study of thousands of people in rural communities shows that many do not experience a slump in well-being during their forties and fifties.

Experiments using DNA barcoding for lineage tracing in mouse models of colorectal cancer reveal polyclonal origins of premalignant lesions, with a transition to monoclonality as they progress to the advanced tumour.

Laser spectroscopy measurements of the fermium isotopic chain show a smooth trend in the nuclear size of heavy actinide elements, and diminishing shell effects on the size evolution compared with lighter nuclei.

Multicolour lineage tracing and mutagenesis studies in a mouse model show that many intestinal tumours are polyclonal, with multiple clones exhibiting independent Apc mutations driven by differences in KRAS and MYC signalling.

Large-scale roll-to-roll-assisted blade coating is used in the production of scalable ultrastong MXene films with superior mechanical, electromagnetic shielding and bone regeneration properties.

A strategy using engineered functional customized viral receptors enables the development of functional infection models for coronaviruses whose native cellular receptors are unknown.