Researchers discover a biological barrier that limits mucosal vaccine immunity
A consistent biological barrier that stops the immune system from making the antibodies most needed to protect the…
Pediatric experts reveal the 10 research areas set to shape child health
From gene therapy and AI to vaccines, nutrition, and cancer care, pediatric research leaders outline where the next…
Scientists develop safer CRISPR technique using gentler DNA nicking approach
Researchers at Cornell University have developed a safer and more precise way to study how genes function in…
Cells detect and silence invading transposons through abnormal RNA signals
Transposons, DNA sequences that can self-replicate and move (jump) throughout the genome, are widespread and can affect cell…
Researchers trace the origin of blood cells back to possible single-celled ancestors
Almost all animal species — including humans — have blood cells, but between different species our blood tells…
New AI model detects hidden antibiotic resistance genes beyond standard databases
A genomic language model called resLens could help researchers spot antibiotic resistance genes that conventional database-matching tools may…
Targeting lipid enzymes triggers starvation states in aggressive tumor cells
While many American adults are trying to reduce cholesterol levels, certain cancerous tumors have a relentless appetite for…
Fluid viscosity drives mechanical memory and invasion in glioblastoma
Most cancer studies focus on chemical signals or stiff tumor surroundings, but the stickiness of the fluid itself…
UC Davis scientists identify protein key to male fertility
The causes of male infertility can be hard to diagnose, with many tests failing to detect genetic defects.…
Early neural activity regulates speech-related gene to build communication circuits
Communication begins long before children learn to speak. Researchers at National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University (NYCU) in Taiwan…
MIDAS platform accelerates protein engineering through rapid PCR-based screening
Proteins are critical to life – and to industry. There are countless proteins that could be engineered to…
DNA-guided CRISPR system targets RNA and expands Cas12 beyond gene editing
A DNA-guided CRISPR platform could make RNA detection and control more stable, scalable, and precise, opening new routes…