In this episode:<h2>00:47 Chemical analysis of ancient embalming materials</h2>Mummification was a significant part of ancient Egyptian culture but, despite decades of research, much is unknown about the substances and methods used during the process. Now a team have analysed the contents of ceramic vessels uncovered in an embalming workshop that dates back to around 600 BC. The results reveal that some substances assumed to be a single thing were actually mixtures, while some came from far outside Egypt, providing a clearer picture of ancient mummification practices.Research article: <a href="https://www.nature.com/articles/s41586-022-05663-4?utm_source=naturepod&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=shownotes" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Rageor et al.</a>News and Views: <a href="https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-023-00094-1?utm_source=naturepod&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=shownotes" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Recipes for ancient Egyptian mummification</a><h2>09:11 Research Highlights</h2>Modelling how fruit wrinkles as it ages, and a trove of ancient animal skulls suggest Neanderthals may have collected hunting trophies.Research Highlight: <a href="https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-023-00132-y?utm_source=naturepod&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=shownotes" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">A chilli’s wrinkles and a cherry’s dimples explained</a>Research Highlight: <a href="https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-023-00229-4" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Neanderthals stashed dozens of animal skulls in a cave — but why?</a><h2>11:28 The race to refine CAR-T therapies</h2>CAR-T therapies are a type of cancer immunotherapy in which part of a person’s immune system – their T cells – are engineered to recognise and attack tumours. While these therapies have been shown to be effective at treating certain blood cancers, they are expensive and can have serious side effects. We hear about efforts to tackle these issues and even expand the range of diseases that CAR-T could be used to treat.News Feature: <a href="https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-023-00177-z?utm_source=naturepod&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=shownotes" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The race to supercharge cancer-fighting T cells</a><h2>19:36 Briefing Chat</h2>We discuss some highlights from the Nature Briefing. This time, why scientists need to agree on what time it is on the Moon, and the liquid-metal robots that can melt and re-form.Nature News: <a href="https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-023-00185-z?utm_source=naturepod&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=shownotes" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">What time is it on the Moon?</a>New Scientist: <a href="https://www.newscientist.com/article/2356076-metal-robot-can-melt-its-way-out-of-tight-spaces-to-escape?utm_source=naturepod&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=shownotes" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Metal robot can melt its way out of tight spaces to escape</a>Nature Video: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ELwYEqzTgSk?utm_source=naturepod&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=shownotes" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The race to make a variant-proof COVID vaccine</a><a href="https://go.nature.com/get-the-nature-briefing" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Subscribe to Nature Briefing, an unmissable daily round-up of science news, opinion and analysis free in your inbox every weekday.</a><hr> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

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