Polar Bears Are on The Brink of Extinction, But Their DNA May Be Fighting Back
As the Arctic warms and sea ice disappears, polar bears are being pushed into conditions they have never…
Researchers create the most detailed 3D maps of the human genome
In a landmark effort to understand how the physical structure of our DNA influences human biology, Northwestern investigators…
Vibration-induced local vortices enable low-cost biomolecular condensate engineering
A research group led by Professor Hiroaki SUZUKI and Takeshi HAYAKAWA from the Faculty of Science and Engineering…
DNA Analysis Confirms Grim Tale from 800-Year-Old Norse Saga
King Sverre Sigurdsson had a tumultuous reign, but perhaps the darkest day for his stronghold came when he…
Phages use small RNA to hijack bacterial cells and boost replication
As antibiotic-resistant infections rise and are projected to cause up to 10 million deaths per year by 2050,…
Researchers point to mitochondria as a missing link between mental health and brain function
A stressful year leads to anxiety. Lasting isolation gives way to depression. An old trauma nags until it becomes paralyzing. Psychological and social experiences shape the brain, potentially leading to mental…
Opposing protein forces fine tune mRNA stability in human cells
A newly revealed molecular tug-of-war may have implications for better understanding how a multitude of diseases and disorders…
Why many mental health conditions may be more alike than we thought
Published on 16/12/2025 – 7:01 GMT+1 Different mental health conditions may have far more in common at a…
Researchers develop powerful tools for microbiome research advancement
The microscopic organisms that fill our bodies, soils, oceans and atmosphere play essential roles in human health and…
Why the form of vitamin B12 you take may matter more than your intake
A new scientific review weighs natural and synthetic forms of vitamin B12, revealing where methylcobalamin may outperform standard…
Study shines new light on how cancer avoids the mitotic stopwatch pathway
When cell division (mitosis) takes too long, it can be a sign that something is wrong with the…
Nanoflower-treated stem cells deliver healthier mitochondria to stressed cells
By engineering nanomaterials that boost mitochondrial biogenesis, researchers show how stem cells can become powerful “mitochondrial biofactories,” offering…