New findings point to the crucial role that mRNA modifications play in how the body regulates pain-related molecules.
New fossil evidence provides insight into one of Earth’s largest extinction events
Scientists have unearthed a well-preserved microscopic fossil in Western Australia, challenging timelines and hinting at early eukaryotic life after the Great Oxidation Event 2.4 billion years ago.
How label-free, super-resolution imaging will push microscopy’s limits
New research lays out the future of a pioneering form of electromagnetic imaging.
CRISPR gene therapy for sickle cell disease and β-thalassemia gets UK approval
In a world first, UK authorities grant regulatory approval for a CRISPR gene therapy targeting sickle cell disease and β-thalassemia.
Click chemistry used to weave customizable spider silk
Click chemistry spins bacterial-produced spider silk into a biomedical marvel, promising innovations in fiber optics, wound healing, and tissue regeneration.
Specific patterns of amino acids linked to aging
Scientists find unique amino acid patterns linked to aging, offering insights that may help extend our healthspan.
Mapping the global spread of antibiotic resistance
Scientists reveal how antibiotic-resistant genes are spreading around the world, raising concerns about their rapid transmission and the role humans are playing.
Centuries-old antibodies recovered from ancient teeth
Research teams from the UK have isolated antibodies preserved for 800 years in ancient teeth and found they are still able to bind viruses that infect humans today.
Diagnosing disease with AI could be the new norm in personalized medicine
A new AI diagnostic tool uses microbiome data and lifestyle factors to predict risk of multiple diseases, ushering in a new era of personalized healthcare.
How vitamins have shaped human biology and evolution
Vitamins play a much broader role than just promoting health, shaping and maintaining our unique biology over evolutionary timescales.