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New material is a breakthrough in magnetism Imperial researchers explain in a video how their new material mimics a magnetic monopole - News Researchers from Imperial College London have created a structure that acts like a single pole of a magnet, a feat that has evaded scientists for decades. The researchers say their new Nature Physics study takes them a step closer to isolating a 'magnetic monopole.' Magnets have two magnetic poles, north and south.

Clue to cause of motor neurone disease revealed in new genetic study Researchers discover a fifth genetic mutation associated with typical motor neurone disease - News Release Researchers have discovered a fifth genetic mutation associated with typical motor neurone disease, or amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, that has a similar pathological effect to certain genetic mutations revealed in earlier studies.

Gene provides a link between lower birth weight and type 2 diabetes Team discovers two gene regions that affect a baby's size at birth - News Release New research uncovers two genetic regions that influence birth weight. One of the regions is also associated with type 2 diabetes, which helps to explain why small babies have higher rates of diabetes in later life.