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Single-cell atlas reveals how melanoma evades the immune system

Integrative analysis of immune ecotypes in skin cancers highlights metabolic reprogramming and macrophage polarization as key factors in melanoma progression.

11 Feb 2026

Novel RNA Molecule Preserves Cell Structure, Impacts Cancer Survival

In a recent study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS), researchers at the Texas A&M University Health Science Center (Texas A&M Health) identify a novel RNA molecule that plays a crucial role in preserving the integrity of a key cellular structure, nucleolus (a dense region of the cell containing a subset of crucial genetic material).

3 Feb 2026

Cryo-EM Uncovers Alarmone-Driven RNA Transcription Initiation

Scientists at IOCB Prague are uncovering new details of gene transcription. They have identified a previously unknown molecular mechanism by which the transcription of genetic information from deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) into ribonucleic acid (RNA) can be initiated.

31 Jan 2026

Single Enzyme Enables Low-Cost Synthesis of All RNA Nucleotides

A single enzyme that can generate all four nucleotide triphosphates, the building blocks of ribonucleic acid (RNA), was identified by researchers at the Institute of Science Tokyo.

24 Jan 2026

Giant Virus with A Massive Genome and Unusual Infection Strategy

Ushikuvirus, a newly identified giant virus, showcases unique cytopathic effects and structural features, enhancing knowledge of viral evolution and diversity.

14 Jan 2026

Nearly 1/3 of Pesticides and Industrial Chemicals Harm Gut Bacteria

A study reveals that common pesticides and industrial chemicals inhibit gut bacteria, highlighting risks to health and the need for revised safety assessments.

5 Dec 2025

Engineered Gut Bacteria With MiRNA Nanoparticles To Reverse IBD

Biomimetic nanoparticles delivering microRNA to gut bacteria enhance protective metabolites, repair intestinal barriers, and alleviate colitis symptoms.

3 Dec 2025

Nanoplastics Accelerate Ovarian Cancer Growth At Real-World Exposure Levels

Research shows polystyrene nanoplastics accelerate ovarian cancer growth by activating CDK4/6 pathways, with Palbociclib offering a potential countermeasure.

19 Nov 2025

Molecular Dynamics Simulations Accurately Recreate the RNA Folding Process

Ribonucleic acid (RNA) is one of life's most versatile molecules, with roles going far beyond being a messenger of genetic code, as it is fundamentally involved in gene regulation, processing, and maintenance across all living systems.

5 Nov 2025

Your Washing Machine Isn’t As Clean As You Think

Washing machines may harbor microbes linked to hygiene risks. Study reveals user-specific microbial profiles and the impact of machine design on contamination.

5 Nov 2025

Scientists Uncover How "P Bodies" Guide Stem Cells to Their Destinies

How do stem cells know what to become? Nearly three decades after scientists isolated the first human embryonic stem cells, researchers are still working hard to understand precisely how a single, undifferentiated cell can become any one of the roughly 200 cell types that make up the human body.

4 Nov 2025

Smartphone Microscope Detects Single Molecules For Under €350

This innovative smartphone microscope enables direct single-molecule detection and super-resolution imaging, revolutionizing low-cost diagnostics and research.

15 Oct 2025

Koala Retrovirus Load Stays Stable And Signals Higher Risk Of Chlamydia Infection

Findings show high koala retrovirus loads correlate with Chlamydia pecorum infection, emphasizing the need for further research on viral-host interactions.

1 Oct 2025

Honeybee Food-Sharing Genes Linked to Human Social Behavior

The study links genetic variation to honeybee sociability, revealing insights into food-sharing behavior and its evolutionary significance in social networks.

25 Sep 2025

The First Parent-Of-Origin Gene Atlas of The Mammary Gland

This study maps dynamic gene expression in mouse mammary glands, revealing insights into lactation, maternal health, and breast cancer risk through imprinting.

18 Sep 2025

Breakthrough Research Reveals Pathway to Early Protein Synthesis

Chemists at UCL have shown how two of biology's most fundamental ingredients, RNA (ribonucleic acid) and amino acids, could have spontaneously joined together at the origin of life four billion years ago.

28 Aug 2025

RNA Binding Proteins and EVs Offer Clues to Cancer's Evasion of Immune Response

Certain types of biochemical processes can impair the immune system's ability to recognize and kill cancer cells. Purdue University's W. Andy Tao and his associates have developed a new way to study these processes.

27 Aug 2025

Sugarcoated RNA Helps the Body Avoid Autoimmune Reactions

To our immune system, naked RNA is a sign of a viral or bacterial invasion and must be attacked. But our own cells also have RNA.

7 Aug 2025

CD276 Antibody Strategy Offers Hope For Immune-Resistant Lung Tumors

The study highlights 8H8_SDIE's role in activating NK cells against NSCLC, offering a new strategy for patients resistant to conventional immunotherapies.

6 Aug 2025

Blocking TG2 Could Help Immune Cells Attack Ovarian Tumors

The study reveals TG2's role in ovarian cancer metastasis, suggesting that its inhibition could re-educate the immune system for better anti-tumor efficacy.

30 Jul 2025