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Study Reveals Pol Theta Role in Cancer DNA Repair

A cancer drug target already being investigated in clinical trials turns out to be doing something even more consequential than researchers realized.

8 Apr 2026

Largest African Genomic Study Reveals New Kidney Disease Insights

An international research collaboration led by the University of the Witwatersrand and Queen Mary University of London has published the most comprehensive genomic investigation of kidney function ever conducted in African populations, shedding new light on the genetics of chronic kidney disease (CKD) across diverse African populations.

8 Apr 2026

Novel ENDOtollins Block Harmful Inflammation While Preserving Infection Response

Scripps Research scientists have developed a new class of drug compounds that reduce harmful inflammation while leaving the body's ability to fight infections intact-a long-sought goal in treating autoimmune diseases.

7 Apr 2026

Sweat Peptide Dermcidin Prevents Flu Virus Entry Into Cells

A research team led by the Fisabio Foundation has demonstrated that dermcidin, an antimicrobial peptide produced constitutively by the human body, also exhibits antiviral activity against the influenza virus. The study also shows that people who do not develop flu-like symptoms have higher baseline levels of this molecule, which could be associated with lower susceptibility to infection.

31 Mar 2026

New Platform Models Cancer Metastasis and Cell Cluster Survival

Metastasis, the spread of cancer from a primary tumor to other parts of the body, is difficult to study in the lab, in part because researchers lack reliable ways to recreate the conditions cancer cells encounter as they travel through the bloodstream.

28 Mar 2026

The New Microchip Electrophoresis System MultiNA II MCE-301 - High Sensitivity Detection, Improved Analysis Function and Operability

Shimadzu has recently released the MultiNA II MCE-301 microchip electrophoresis system.

From Shimadzu Europa GmbH 27 Mar 2026

Genetic Study Maps E. coli Capsules Behind Severe Infections

The first large-scale genetic study of E. coli's protective armor has identified the five capsule types that are responsible for 70 per cent of all multidrug-resistant bloodstream infections in Europe.

26 Mar 2026

Study Uncovers Regulated Nuclear DNA Extraction in Dying Cells

Over the years, cell biology has built a detailed picture of how cells compartmentalize their internal functions. Central to this organization is the nucleus, which houses the genetic material and is separated from the cytoplasm by a robust nuclear envelope.

26 Feb 2026

Structural Blueprint of Cellular Biomolecular Condensates Opens New Therapeutic Possibilities

Cells rely on biomolecular condensates to coordinate essential biological processes without surrounding membranes.

26 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

DNA Origami Vaccine Scaffolds Sharpen Immune Targeting Against HIV

One of the biggest hurdles in developing an HIV vaccine is coaxing the body to produce the right kind of immune cells and antibodies. In most vaccines, HIV proteins are attached to a larger protein scaffolding that mimics a virus.

6 Feb 2026

Sugar Molecules Point to a New Weapon Against Drug-Resistant Bacteria

Australian researchers have developed a powerful new way to target deadly, drug-resistant bacteria by designing antibodies that recognize a sugar found only on bacterial cells – an advance that could underpin a new generation of immunotherapies for multidrug resistant hospital-acquired infections.

4 Feb 2026

Study Uncovers a Crucial Factor to Improve Treatment for Glioblastoma

A groundbreaking study from Brown University Health researchers has identified a crucial factor that may help improve treatment for glioblastoma, one of the most aggressive and common forms of adult brain cancer.

2 Feb 2026

Blood protein test helps spot hidden cancers in patients with vague symptoms

Plasma protein profiling offers a promising tool for cancer risk stratification in patients with non-specific symptoms, potentially reducing diagnostic delays.

28 Jan 2026

Hidden Sperm RNA Remodeling With Age May Impact Next Generation

Increasing paternal age has been linked to elevated health risks for the next generation, including higher risks of obesity and stillbirth. But what drives this increased risk remains unknown.

21 Jan 2026

Engineered Human Skin Acts as a Living Biosensor for Inflammation

Implanted living skin-based biosensors offer a breakthrough in inflammation tracking, providing real-time biomarker monitoring without invasive procedures.

21 Jan 2026

Population-Specific Proteomic Analysis Advances Precision Medicine for Type 2 Diabetes

Researchers have conducted the most comprehensive analysis to date linking plasma proteins to genetic variation in individuals from continental Africa.

9 Jan 2026

Giant Ushikuvirus Discovery Sheds Light on the Origins of Life

The origin of life on Earth becomes even more fascinating and complex as we peer into the mysterious world of viruses.

8 Jan 2026

Genomic Test Can Accurately Identify Early Recurrence Risk in Prostate Cancer Patients

A new Moffitt Cancer Center study suggests a widely used genomic test can more accurately identify which men with early prostate cancer are at high risk for their disease to come back quickly after treatment, particularly African American men who face the highest burden from this disease.

26 Dec 2025

Antibiotic Resistance: A Global Crisis Threatening Modern Medicine's Future

Once a medical miracle, antibiotics are now losing their power. Across the world, common infections are becoming harder-and sometimes impossible-to treat. This new review paints a sobering picture of global antimicrobial resistance (AMR), tracing how bacteria and fungi are evolving faster than medicine can respond.

24 Dec 2025