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    As we navigate the era of big data in biological research, advanced computational techniques, such as mathematical models and machine learning algorithms, are emerging as powerful tools to address the challenges posed by vast and complex datasets. This page highlights our recent publications that report methodological advances in computational biology, aiming to revolutionise our understanding of biological systems and disease mechanisms.

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    This page features research articles covering diverse topics that drive innovation and progress in engineering and infrastructure fields. From sustainable practices, urban planning and smart city technologies to advanced structural engineering and energy infrastructure, these studies reflect cutting-edge developments and interdisciplinary approaches towards a more resilient and sustainable modern infrastructure.

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    Immunotherapy is useful for the treatment of some cancer types; however many cancer types do not respond to therapy and resistance can occur. This collection highlights immunotherapy research published in our journal.

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    Nature Communications is interested in publishing high-quality clinical research in all areas of clinical medicine. In this collection, we highlight some of the latest clinical research papers published in the journal.

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    Anthropogenic climate change is a scientific fact. Without immediate action, we are unlikely to meet the target goal of minimizing global warming to 1.5° C. This collection highlights the importance of human behaviour in climate action, mitigation and adaptation.

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    A periscope into the broad-ranging applications of machine learning and how it is enabling new research and tools, reducing inequality and increasing quality of life – with a focus on the general pursuit of laying the foundations of Artificial Intelligence.

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    The highlights include but are not limited to the research areas of electronics, optoelectronics, computing technologies and theories, soft matter physics, complex network, robotics, machine learning technologies and data science. Emerging topics in the broader physics and mathematics community are constantly added too.

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    Here, we highlight the latest research within astronomy and planetary science, including solar system formation and evolution, compact objects, transient events, small bodies, planetary interiors and geology, exoplanets, solar physics, stars, interstellar astrophysics, galaxies, gravitational waves, magnetospheres, space missions, technologies and instrumentation.

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    Papers highlighted here represent a snapshot of some of the recent exciting work published in the area of bioengineering, genome engineering, metabolic engineering, synthetic biology, system and computational biology, cellular biotechnology and imaging, and therapeutic biotechnology.

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    On this page we provide a snapshot of some of the most exciting works recently published in Nature Communications in cancer research. We cover all aspects of cancer research from basic investigation on cellular and molecular mechanisms to genetics and genomics, therapy, imaging, epidemiology, models, translational research and clinical trials.

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    This page provides a snapshot of some of the most exciting work published in the broad areas of catalysis, including catalyst synthesis, catalytic characterization, mechanism, computational and theoretical catalysis, electrocatalysis, photocatalysis, environmental catalysis, asymmetric catalysis, organocatalysis, and enzymatic catalysis.

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