Gene therapy restores hearing in children with hereditary deafness; ongoing trials show promise for widespread application.
Do we age because of the dinosaurs?
A new theory suggests dinosaurs’ impact on early mammals’ evolution may explain variations in aging among present-day animals.
How do plants “see” light?
Scientists reveal a new mechanism by which plants chase the Sun and bend their primary stem to optimize light capture.
When diagnosing prostate cancer, two biomarkers are better than one
Many biopsies may soon be avoidable with the advent of an accurate biosensor for prostate cancer that detects biomarkers in the blood.
Getting to the bottom of chronic nerve pain
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.