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Transposable Elements Found Responsible for Most Lethal Fly Mutations

Most lethal mutations in wild fruit flies are driven by newly transferred jumping genes, not small DNA errors, according to a new study from Duke University.

11 Mar 2026

Optovolution Uses Light to Guide the Evolution of Dynamic Proteins

Evolution is biology's powerful method of engineering. It works by generating many variants of DNA, RNA, and proteins inside cells and letting nature "select" the organism that performs best.

9 Mar 2026

Study Maps the Complete Genetic Blueprint for Loganin Biosynthesis

Plant-derived terpenoids play essential roles in medicine, agriculture, and human health, but their biosynthesis is often complex and tightly regulated.

5 Mar 2026

Evo 2 AI Model Learns Patterns Across DNA of Life

The DNA foundation model Evo 2, first released in February 2025 as a preprint, is now published in the journal Nature.

5 Mar 2026

3D Reconstructions Reveal Complex Sensory Organ in Ancient Comb Jellies

New 3D reconstructions of a key sensory organ in ctenophores reveal an unexpected structural and functional complexity.

5 Mar 2026

Host-Driven Microbiome Engineering Enhances Soil Health and Plant Resilience

Continuous cropping is widely practiced in horticulture but frequently results in soil degradation, microbial imbalance, and increased disease pressure.

2 Mar 2026

Genomic Insights Reveal CmNRAMP3 as a Key Regulator of Chrysanthemum Rooting

Chrysanthemum (Chrysanthemum morifolium) is a globally important ornamental crop propagated primarily through stem cuttings.

2 Mar 2026

MafB Identified as Master Regulator of Macrophage Maturation

Researchers at the University of Liège have identified a key genetic regulator that enables macrophages to reach full maturity and preserve the health of our organs.

27 Feb 2026

Jumping DNA Elements Drive Early Genomic Chaos in Cancer

A study published today in the journal Science reveals how jumping fragments of human DNA, a type of genetic parasite, destabilise the cancer genome.

27 Feb 2026

Ancient Mating Patterns Shaped Neanderthal DNA Loss on Human X Chromosome

The human genome is a rich, complex record of migration, encounters, and inheritance written over thousands of millennia.

27 Feb 2026

5,000-Year-Old Cave Bacterium Resists Antibiotics and Kills Pathogens

Psychrobacter SC65A.3, preserved in cave ice, harbors multidrug resistance genes and exhibits antimicrobial activity, offering insights into ancient resistomes.

26 Feb 2026

Precision Gene Editing Redefines Fruit Color in Polyploid Strawberry

Strawberry fruit color is primarily determined by anthocyanins, pigments synthesized through a tightly regulated metabolic pathway.

24 Feb 2026

Researchers Uncover Evolutionary Roots of Primate Vertical Climbing

Researchers have shed new light on the features that enable tree-dwelling mammals to move effectively through their environments, providing insights into the evolution of the distinct upright postures seen in primates.

18 Feb 2026

Ancient Ice Cave Bacteria Show Modern Antibiotic Resistance

Bacteria have evolved to adapt to all of Earth's most extreme conditions, from scorching heat to temperatures well below zero.

18 Feb 2026

Complete Flax Genome Assembly Advances Fatty Acid Research

Flax (Linum usitatissimum L.) is one of the richest plant sources of alpha-linolenic acid, an essential omega-3 fatty acid linked to human health benefits ranging from cardiovascular protection to metabolic regulation.

13 Feb 2026

Genome Skimming Resolves Clematis Evolutionary Relationships

Known as the "Queen of Climbers," the genus Clematis boasts over 300 species widely distributed across the globe.

11 Feb 2026

Powerful New Enzyme Efficiently Synthesizes RNA

From vaccines and diagnostics to emerging gene-based therapies, RNA molecules are now central to modern medicine.

10 Feb 2026

New CRISPR Tool Actively Reverses Antibiotic Resistance Spread

Antibiotic resistance (AR) has steadily accelerated in recent years to become a global health crisis. As deadly bacteria evolve new ways to elude drug treatments for a variety of illnesses, a growing number of "superbugs" have emerged, ramping up estimates of more than 10 million worldwide deaths per year by 2050.

9 Feb 2026

MIT Study Pushes Back Origins of Aerobic Respiration

Oxygen is a vital and constant presence on Earth today. But that hasn't always been the case. It wasn't until around 2.3 billion years ago that oxygen became a permanent fixture in the atmosphere, during a pivotal period known as the Great Oxidation Event (GOE), which set the evolutionary course for oxygen-breathing life as we know it today.

9 Feb 2026

Rapid Enzyme Screening Unlocks Efficient Routes to Complex Pharmaceuticals

A team of biochemists at the University of California, Santa Cruz, has developed a faster way to identify molecules in the lab that could lead to more effective pharmaceuticals.

6 Feb 2026