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Scientists Discover Unique Chromosome Reorganization in Developing Germ Cells

Researchers at the MRC Laboratory of Medical Sciences (LMS) and Imperial College London have shown for the first time that, before they can start developing into egg and sperm cells, the embryonic precursors of these cells uniquely reshape the 3D organization of their genetic material.

23 Feb 2026

Small RNAs in the Sperm Guide the Earliest Stages of Embryonic Development

Mounting evidence from research on nematodes to mice indicate that a father's environment, such as what he eats or if he is exposed to stress or toxicants, can lead to metabolic and behavioral disorders in his offspring.

20 Feb 2026

Study Reveals New Structural Role for HIV Integrase

The tiny shell protecting the HIV virus resembles a slightly rounded ice cream cone, but there is nothing sweet about it.

19 Feb 2026

Machine Learning Enhances Manufacturing of Complex Protein Drugs

Industrial yeasts are a powerhouse of protein production, used to manufacture vaccines, biopharmaceuticals, and other useful compounds.

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

Genomic Tools Accelerate American Chestnut Restoration Efforts

For more than a century, scientists and conservationists have tried to bring back the American chestnut, a tree once so common it shaped forests across the eastern United States.

16 Feb 2026

Protrusion-Derived EVs Boost Protein Delivery Efficiency

Extracellular vesicles (EVs) are tiny membrane-bound particles released by cells to transport proteins and other molecules to neighboring cells. Because of this natural delivery ability, EVs have attracted growing interest as potential vehicles for therapeutic protein and genome-editing enzyme delivery.

16 Feb 2026

Eleven Genetic Regions Shape the Human Gut Microbiome

In two new studies on 28,000 individuals, researchers are able to show that genetic variants in 11 regions of the human genome have a clear influence on which bacteria are in the gut and what they do there.

16 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

SeekGene Joins Human Cell Atlas Consortium to Advance Multiomics Research

SeekGene, a biotechnology company focused on "driving the development and democratization of innovative single-cell technologies", announced it has officially joined the Human Cell Atlas (HCA) Commercial Discount Program, providing eligible consortium members with exclusive commercial discounts on its single-cell platforms and assays to support large-scale cell atlas research worldwide.

12 Feb 2026

Landmark Study Maps Complex Genetics of Anxiety

Anxiety disorders - including generalized anxiety disorder, panic disorder and phobias - affect as many as one in four people over the course of their lives.

11 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

Tool Enables Accurate Detection of Microbes in Cancer Genomes

When scientists sequence tumor DNA, they typically find small amounts of genetic code from bacteria, viruses and fungi – microorganisms that, if actually present in tumor tissues, could influence how they grow, evade immunity or respond to treatment.

10 Feb 2026

Fruit Fly Study Reveals How Mating Triggers Behavioral Changes in Females

Researchers from The Universities of Manchester and Birmingham have identified the exact nerve cells in the brain that drive important behavioral changes in female fruit flies after they mate.

10 Feb 2026

New Gene-Editing Strategy to Eliminate Aggressive Cancer Cells

The initiation and severity of cancer are associated with the atypical behavior of specific genes, referred to as oncogenes. The most recognized of these changes is mutation; however, it is not the sole alteration.

9 Feb 2026

Lightweight AI Model Reveals Rules Governing Gene Regulation

Gene regulation is far more predictable than previously believed, scientists conclude after developing deep learning model PARM.

5 Feb 2026

Study Reveals Dual Action Protein Protecting Bacteria From Phages

University of Toronto researchers have expanded our understanding of bacterial immunity with the discovery of a new protein that can both sense and counteract viral infections.

5 Feb 2026

Genome Shock Breaks Reproductive Barriers in Plant Hybrids

In the plant world, when two different species mate, their offspring often don't survive. The reason lies in their DNA: incompatible genes often mix in their offspring, triggering a fatal breakdown known as hybrid lethality that acts as a reproductive barrier to keep species separate.

4 Feb 2026

Why The Gut Helps Hypervirulent Bacteria Acquire Antibiotic Resistance

Study shows hypervirulent Klebsiella pneumoniae can acquire drug resistance in the gut, challenging traditional views on antibiotic resistance transmission.

4 Feb 2026