More than six decades after its debut, Accutron ushers in a new era of watchmaking innovation with the reintroduction of its ...

Using comparative molecular biology with human cGAS – which actually inhibits DNA repair – the scientists found that the naked mole-rat's enzyme has four key changes that facilitate the important work ...

A new study investigating the extraordinary longevity of the naked mole-rat has identified an evolved DNA repair mechanism unique to the species. These bizarre, burrow-dwelling rodents boast a maximum ...

Naked mole-rats are one of nature's most extraordinary creatures. These burrowing rodents can live for up to 37 years, around ten times longer than relatives of a similar size. But what is the secret ...

New research from the University of Wisconsin–Madison reveals that dysfunction in a protein essential to maintaining ...

One of nature’s strangest animals may hold the secret to living a long life, scientists have revealed. The naked mole rat may not be known for its good looks, but the bald rodent has long been ...

Two identical tuning forks mounted on resonance boxes are struck with rubber mallets to show they have identical tones. A small piece of putty is added to one tuning fork to alter it's frequency. When ...

Brits have forked out more than £5 billion to qualified tradespeople to fix their botched DIY disasters. Research involving 2,000 people found that an enormous 93% have attempted jobs including ...

A double-strand DNA break (DSB) occurs or arises when both strands of the DNA duplex are severed, often as the result of ionizing radiation. They are particularly deleterious as the DNA ends can ...

A poll of 2,000 people found 93 per cent have attempted to 'give it a go' when it comes to the likes of installing pendant lighting, replumbing a radiator, and even knocking down a wall. But many were ...