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New Delivery Tool Framework Replaces Time Consuming Cell Regeneration Bottlenecks

Clustered regularly interspaced short palindromic repeat (CRISPR)-Cas technologies have transformed plant biotechnology, but getting editing machinery into plant cells remains a major bottleneck.

16 Jun 2026

Laverock Therapeutics Reports Key Oncology Research Milestones

Laverock Therapeutics, a biotechnology company developing disease-responsive advanced therapies through its unique, programmable gene control technology, today announced key in-vivo functional milestones across its T-cell and macrophage oncology program for solid tumor indications.

From Laverock Therapeutics 11 Jun 2026

Selective Elimination of Harmful Senescent Cells Supports Healthy Aging

A new review was published in Volume 18 of Aging-US on May 4, 2026, titled "Cellular senescence: from pathogenic mechanisms to precision anti-aging interventions."

15 May 2026

Intermediate PRRX1 Levels Drive Breast Cancer Metastasis Risk

The study identifies PRRX1 as a critical factor in breast cancer metastasis, highlighting its potential as a biomarker for predicting aggressive disease.

29 Apr 2026

Innovative Device Enables Rapid Measurement of Cell Stiffness

Researchers from Brown University and their collaborators have developed a new way to measure the properties of cells - an important development, they say, because accurate measurements of changes in cell elasticity can be used to better understand diseases, diagnose patient symptoms and provide more accurate prognoses.

28 Apr 2026

Advances in Proteomics Accelerate Precision Oncology and Biomarker Discovery

A recent review shows that proteomics-driven multi-omics integration reveals tumor heterogeneity and functional regulatory networks beyond genomic information, facilitating the discovery of clinically relevant biomarkers and therapeutic targets.

28 Apr 2026

Next-Generation Mass Spectrometry Reveals How DIA Deepens Proteome Coverage

A multivendor comparison in a neonatal mouse model of bronchopulmonary dysplasia found that DIA, especially on next-generation platforms such as Orbitrap Astral and timsTOF Ultra, greatly expanded peptide and protein detection while preserving broad biological concordance. The deeper coverage improved subcellular and pathway annotation, increased differential protein detection, and reduced estimated sample-size needs, although platform-specific technical differences still complicated direct comparisons.

19 Apr 2026

How Mitochondrial Damage Accelerates Stem Cell Aging

Hematopoietic stem cells (HSCs), the cells that produce all blood cell types, start to lose their efficacy as one ages, which eventually reduces the ability to maintain healthy blood and a robust immune system.

17 Apr 2026

RNU2-2 Variants Drive Most Common Recessive Neurodevelopmental Disorder

New findings on RNU2-2 syndrome highlight its role in neurodevelopmental disorders, emphasizing genetic counseling and early diagnosis for affected families.

9 Apr 2026

Psoriasis-Like Inflammation Limits Skin Cancer Growth

A study shows that psoriasis-like immune responses may limit skin cancer growth, challenging the view of chronic inflammation as solely tumor-promoting.

19 Mar 2026

Sheep Genome Study Identifies Key Regulatory DNA Elements

Livestock breeders could soon have more tools to improve the health and quality of their animals, thanks to a recent study that sheds new light on regulatory elements in the sheep genome.

17 Mar 2026

Computational Tool Improves Detection of Microbes in Tumor Sequencing Data

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.

11 Mar 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

Engineered CD4 CAR T Cells Reduce Amyloid Plaques in Alzheimer’s

Findings suggest engineered CD4+ T cells can modify Alzheimer's pathology and improve CNS immune responses, highlighting a novel therapeutic approach.

19 Feb 2026

Human 3D Model Shows How the Gut Drives Neurodegeneration

Research on a 3D microfluidic model highlights gut-brain interactions, offering new insights into inflammatory processes linked to neurodegenerative diseases.

18 Feb 2026

Tool Enables Accurate Detection of Microbes in Cancer Genomes

10 Feb 2026

Selective Mitophagy Enables Invasive Growth of Anthracnose Pathogen

Anthracnose is one of the most damaging fungal diseases affecting woody oil crops and many other plants, causing severe yield losses worldwide.

4 Feb 2026

Maternal And Fetal Cell Exchange Shapes Health Across Multiple Generations

During pregnancy, maternal and fetal cells migrate back and forth across the placenta, with fetal cells entering the mother's bloodstream and tissues.

24 Jan 2026

Replacing Large Mouse Gene Regions with Human DNA

Humanized mouse models are essential for investigating human gene function; however, the complete replacement of mouse genes with entire human sequences has posed significant technical challenges.

19 Jan 2026