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How Catalytic RNA Redefined Enzymes and the Origin of Life

There have been many important discoveries along the path to what we know today about RNA, or ribonucleic acid-a molecule found in every living cell that helps carry and interpret genetic instructions.

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

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

High-Speed Algorithm Transforms Telomere to Telomere Genome Sequencing

Haoyu Cheng, PhD, assistant professor of biomedical informatics and data science at Yale School of Medicine, has developed a new algorithm capable of building complete human genomes using standard laboratory technology.

27 Feb 2026

Single-Cell Atlas Reveals Coordinated Aging Across Multiple Organs

As we age with each passing year, we become more susceptible to chronic diseases like cancer, heart disease, and dementia.

27 Feb 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

Large-Scale Study Maps DNA Variants Shaping Human Disease Risk

Scientists have identified how specific genetic changes function in cells to influence disease risk and other human health traits.

26 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

Microplastics Reshape Soil Microbial Genes and Ecosystem Functions

Microplastics are now widely recognized as pollutants in oceans and waterways, but a growing body of research suggests they may pose equally serious risks on land.

24 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

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