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NIH grant disruptions slow down breast cancer research

Inside a cancer research laboratory on the campus of Harvard Medical School, two dozen small jars with pink plastic lids sat on a metal counter. Inside these humble-looking jars is the core of Joan Brugge's current multiyear research project.

3 Feb 2026

Bacteria repurpose viral injection systems to target diverse cells

New study shows how bacteria adapted a virus-derived injection system to recognize and attach to many different types of cells.

2 Feb 2026

Your next primary care doctor could be online only, accessed through an AI tool

When her doctor died suddenly in August, Tammy MacDonald found herself among the roughly 17% of adults in America without a primary care physician.

2 Feb 2026

Sporadic Nipah virus cases highlight importance of global surveillance

The Global Virus Network (GVN), representing eminent human and animal virologists from more than 90 Centers of Excellence and Affiliates in over 40 countries dedicated to advancing research, collaboration, and pandemic preparedness, is monitoring reports of a Nipah virus outbreak in India and emphasizes that such cases, while very concerning and serious, are not unexpected or unprecedented. Sporadic Nipah virus infections have occurred almost annually in parts of South Asia, particularly in India and Bangladesh, and do not indicate a new or escalating global threat.

30 Jan 2026

King’s researchers help transform UK mental health research infrastructure

King’s researchers will help transform mental health data, clinical trials and industry partnerships as part of the UK Government’s Mental Health Goals programme.

30 Jan 2026

Evosep launches IQ/OQ protocols for the Evosep Eno System at WCBP 2026

Evosep is proud to announce a major advancement in quality assurance for pharmaceutical and regulated laboratories with the introduction of Installation Qualification (IQ) and Operational Qualification (OQ) protocols for its Evosep Eno system.

From Evosep 30 Jan 2026

Research finds scientists view ELNs as “glorified filing cabinets,” driving frustration, duplication and shadow AI use

Sapio Sciences, the science-aware™ AI lab informatics platform, today announced the results of new research examining scientists’ sentiment around electronic lab notebooks (ELNs) and AI tools in modern laboratory environments.

From Sapio Sciences 27 Jan 2026

iXCells Biotechnologies and Rosebud Biosciences partner to advance organoid-based models for rare diseases

iXCells Biotechnologies ("iXCells"), a leading provider of human cell-based solutions and custom iPSC services, and Rosebud Biosciences, an innovator in organoid development and complex 3D biology, today announced a partnership to develop a personalized, human-based approach for predicting drug safety and informing translational decision-making in rare diseases.

27 Jan 2026

AI-designed NLRP3 inhibitor receives FDA clearance for Parkinson disease trials

Insilico Medicine (3696.HK), a clinical-stage drug discovery and development company driven by generative artificial intelligence (AI), today announced that ISM8969, an orally available NLRP3 inhibitor targeting inflammation and neurodegenerative disorders, has recently received investigational new drug (IND) clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), intended for the treatment of Parkinson's Disease.

23 Jan 2026

Sperm RNA aging shift that may explain paternal age effects

Study reveals an 'aging cliff' in sperm RNA, linking age-related changes to early development and highlighting risks associated with advanced paternal age.

22 Jan 2026

Large study identifies more than 100 genetic regions linked to schizophrenia

A team of researchers led by scientists from the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University, and the Department of Veterans Affairs has conducted the largest and most comprehensive genome-wide association study (GWAS) to date of schizophrenia in individuals of African ancestry.

21 Jan 2026

Measles resurgence: Global Virus Network calls for urgent action

The Global Virus Network (GVN), representing eminent human and animal virologists from more than 90 Centers of Excellence and Affiliates in over 40 countries dedicated to advancing research, collaboration, and pandemic preparedness, expresses deep concern regarding the ongoing resurgence of measles in the United States and around the globe.

20 Jan 2026

ELRIG announces Drs Stephen Ward and Annarita Miccio as keynote speakers for Cell and Gene Therapy 2026

ELRIG, a not-for-profit, volunteer-led organization dedicated to the global drug discovery community, today announced the keynote speakers for Cell and Gene Therapy 2026. Drs Stephen Ward (Cell and Gene Therapy Catapult) and Annarita Miccio (Imagine Institute) will lead the inaugural two-day event taking place at Hinxton Hall in Cambridge, UK from 9-10 March.

20 Jan 2026

How "old RNA" reshapes sperm metabolism

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.

20 Jan 2026

Genomic screening uncovers hidden cancer and heart disease risk in young adults

A nationwide Australian pilot screened more than 10,000 adults aged 18–40 years for high-risk genetic variants linked to hereditary cancer and familial hypercholesterolaemia, identifying clinically actionable findings in about 2% of participants.

19 Jan 2026

Ancient ice and modern pollution combine to spread antibiotic resistance as glaciers melt

Glaciers harbor both ancient and human-derived antibiotic resistance genes, preserved in ice and increasingly mobilized by climate-driven melt. This global review proposes a glacier-to-downstream “continuum” to understand how resistance genes may move through connected freshwater ecosystems.

18 Jan 2026

Hybrid polymer nanocarriers enable efficient inhaled mRNA vaccine delivery to the lungs

Novel hybrid polymer nanocarriers enable effective vaccine delivery in the lungs and the targeted activation of immune cells.

16 Jan 2026

University of Cincinnati receives AMA grant to advance precision medical education

The University of Cincinnati College of Medicine has been selected as a recipient of an American Medical Association (AMA) grant to use artificial intelligence to advance physician training through personalized learning.

16 Jan 2026

Formulatrix® and Spear Bio advance automated ultrasensitive protein detection through ongoing partnership

Formulatrix, a leader in laboratory automation solutions, and Spear Bio, an innovator in ultrasensitive protein biomarker detection, today announced their ongoing partnership to automate and optimize the SPEAR UltraDetect™ assay platform using the F.A.S.T.™ (Flow Axial Seal Tip) Liquid Handler.

From Spear Bio 15 Jan 2026

Bio-engineered skin grafts offer new hope for severe burn injuries

Bio-engineered skin grafts can play an important role in the treatment of burn victims. Researchers at the University of Zurich have been working on new approaches for such grafts for over 15 years.

15 Jan 2026

Next Generation News and Research

NIH grant disruptions slow down breast cancer research

Bacteria repurpose viral injection systems to target diverse cells

Your next primary care doctor could be online only, accessed through an AI tool

Sporadic Nipah virus cases highlight importance of global surveillance

King’s researchers help transform UK mental health research infrastructure

Evosep launches IQ/OQ protocols for the Evosep Eno System at WCBP 2026

Research finds scientists view ELNs as “glorified filing cabinets,” driving frustration, duplication and shadow AI use

iXCells Biotechnologies and Rosebud Biosciences partner to advance organoid-based models for rare diseases

AI-designed NLRP3 inhibitor receives FDA clearance for Parkinson disease trials

Sperm RNA aging shift that may explain paternal age effects

Large study identifies more than 100 genetic regions linked to schizophrenia

Measles resurgence: Global Virus Network calls for urgent action

ELRIG announces Drs Stephen Ward and Annarita Miccio as keynote speakers for Cell and Gene Therapy 2026

How "old RNA" reshapes sperm metabolism

Genomic screening uncovers hidden cancer and heart disease risk in young adults

Ancient ice and modern pollution combine to spread antibiotic resistance as glaciers melt

Hybrid polymer nanocarriers enable efficient inhaled mRNA vaccine delivery to the lungs

University of Cincinnati receives AMA grant to advance precision medical education

Formulatrix® and Spear Bio advance automated ultrasensitive protein detection through ongoing partnership

Bio-engineered skin grafts offer new hope for severe burn injuries

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