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…
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…
New CRISPR breakthrough promises more affordable disease diagnostics
A team of engineers at the University of Florida has developed a new form of CRISPR technology that…
Atomic-level images could improve future COVID-19 antiviral drug design
The closest-ever detailed look at a key enzyme inside the virus that causes COVID-19 could lead to more…
Kyoto University identifies a key regulator of insulin production
A hallmark of Type 2 diabetes is the progressive loss of beta cell mass: cells in the pancreas…
Flare-driven Habitability: Expanding Life’s Potential Around Low-mass Stars
Graphical Abstract — Cell The traditional definition of the circumstellar habitable zone (HZ) focuses on liquid water, but…
Responses of Cyanobacterial Crusts and Microbial Communities to Extreme Environments of the Stratosphere
Cyanobacterial crusts in the stratosphere during light exposure — Microorganisms via PubMed How microbial communities respond to extreme…
UCLA researchers build programmable artificial organelles using RNA
Just as the human body relies on organs such as the heart or liver for essential functions, cells…
Single-cell sequencing reveals why some CAR-T therapies succeed while others fail
By mapping CAR-T cells one by one, researchers are uncovering the cellular traits that may separate durable cancer…
Cells under the spotlight reveal their inner secrets
All living things are made of cells, and the molecular machinery within them is imperative to survival. Different…
Scientists map 239 human-infective RNA viruses to track future outbreak risks
A new global dataset of 239 human-infective RNA viruses shows how animal hosts, vector transmission, surveillance gaps, and…
Antisense oligonucleotides reverse rare neurodevelopmental disorder in preclinical models
Scientists at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital have found they can reverse the effects of HNRNPH2-related neurodevelopmental disorder using…