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New Insights Into Antibody Glycans may Advance Tuberculosis Prevention

Certain antibodies inhibit Mycobacterium tuberculosis, the cause of tuberculosis (TB), the infectious disease that claims the most lives worldwide, a study led by UT Southwestern Medical Center researchers found.

23 Feb 2026

New Multicolor Electron Microscopy Reveals Cell Structure and Proteins in Vivid Detail

Scientists have developed a new imaging technique that uses a novel contrast mechanism in bioimaging to merge the strengths of two powerful microscopy methods, allowing researchers to see both the intricate architecture of cells and the specific locations of proteins-all in vivid color and at nanometer resolution.

23 Feb 2026

Scientists Create Charge-Free Polymer to Improve Gene Therapy Delivery

Researchers from Tokyo Metropolitan University have created a new molecule which carries DNA into biological cells, to treat or vaccinate against illnesses.

23 Feb 2026

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

Research Reveals Genetic Roots of Aesthetic Chills

Why do some people feel chills when listening to music, reading poetry, or viewing a powerful work of art, while others do not?

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

Brain Enzymes MNK1 and MNK2 Regulate Distinct Behaviors in the Brain

Researchers at the Max Delbrück Center show that two related enzymes, MNK1 and MNK2, act on the brain to regulate different behaviors.

20 Feb 2026

T Immune Cell Transcriptomic Clock Measures Aging in Specific Immune Cells

A new research paper was published in Volume 18 of Aging-US on February 8, 2026, titled "Single-cell transcriptomics reveal intrinsic and systemic T cell aging in COVID-19 and HIV."

20 Feb 2026

Brain's Hypothalamus Neurons Crucial for Endurance Gains After Exercise

When you finish a run, your muscles may feel like they did all the work. But researchers at The Jackson Laboratory (JAX) and the University of Pennsylvania (UPenn) have discovered that what happens in your brain after a run may determine whether you gain endurance over time.

20 Feb 2026

Lab-Grown Brain Tissue Masters a Classic Computing Benchmark

Imagine balancing a ruler upright in the palm of the hand: There is a need to continually pay attention to the angle of the ruler and make several little changes to ensure it does not topple over.

20 Feb 2026

Scientists Map Protein Production Across Individual Brain Cells

The brain's ability to do everything from forming memories to coordinating movement relies on its cells producing the right proteins at the right time.

19 Feb 2026

New Bioelectronic Scaffold Captures Coordinated Brain-Like Activity in 3D Tissues

A team led by Northwestern University and Shirley Ryan AbilityLab scientists have developed a new technology that can eavesdrop on the hidden electrical dialogues unfolding inside miniature, lab-grown human brain-like tissues.

19 Feb 2026

New Stem-Cell Derived Platform Advances Study of Neural Network Maturation

An EEG (electroencephalogram) is a painless test that uses small sensors placed on the scalp to measure the brain's electrical activity.

19 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

Fast Motor Protein Drives Actin Filaments Into Large Unidirectionally Rotating Rings

Understanding how microscopic interactions between proteins in cells produce large-scale organization and asymmetry is a fundamental question in cell biology.

19 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

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

New Antibodies Prevent EBV Infection in Humanized Mouse Models

Fred Hutch Cancer Center scientists reached a crucial milestone in blocking Epstein Barr virus (EBV), a pathogen estimated to infect 95% of the global population that is linked to multiple types of cancer, neurodegenerative diseases and other chronic health conditions.

18 Feb 2026