ESCRT-III proteins play an unexpected role in protecting DNA bridges during cell division
Every time a cell divides, it must accurately copy and distribute its DNA between two new cells. However,…
NIH funds mosquito genetics research to curb deadly disease spread
Mosquito-borne pathogens, including zika, yellow fever and other illnesses have serious and worldwide impacts on human health. The World…
7 life-saving medical innovations that could redefine healthcare
Over the past few years, several innovations have crossed important milestones, moving from experimental concepts toward real-world patient…
Eli Lilly will file for approval of retatrutide obesity drug in 2027
The Eli Lilly logo appears on the company’s office in San Diego, California, Nov. 21, 2025. Mike Blake…
Precise DNA base editing using AlphaFold3-based contact modelling
Anzalone, A. V., Koblan, L. W. & Liu, D. R. Genome editing with CRISPR-Cas nucleases, base editors, transposases…
AI-powered closed-loop wearable bioelectronics for personalized and autonomous healthcare
Chen, C., Ding, S. & Wang, J. Digital health for aging populations. Nat. Med. 29, 1623–1630 (2023). Article …
Ozempic for cats? GLP-1 weight-loss drugs are coming for your fat pet
A beautiful, but over weight Maine Coon Cat gets measured around the belly by a vet. Ryersonclark |…
Lilly to acquire AtaiBeckley to advance therapies for treatment-resistant depression and other mental health conditions
AtaiBeckley’s lead program, BPL-003, is designed to provide durable relief from treatment-resistant depression Acquisition expands Lilly’s neuroscience pipeline…
New genetic reference map accelerates human stem cell research
A team led by bioengineers at the University of California San Diego has developed a genome-scale reference map…
Engineered ribozyme repairs broken RNA to explain origins of life
In most modern cells, DNA stores the genetic blueprint, and relies on proteins to replicate, repair and build…
Large language models are powerful electronic health record encoders
EHRSHOT database and prediction task The EHR data used in our experiments are from the EHRSHOT benchmark for…
GLP-1 implant from Vivani Medical aims to help patients stay on treatment
Michael Siluk | UCG | Universal Images Group | Getty Images Losing weight with GLP-1 drugs is only…