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Lab-grown embryo models mimic natural formation of blood and heart cells

University of Cambridge scientists have used human stem cells to create three-dimensional embryo-like structures that replicate certain aspects of very early human development - including the production of blood stem cells.

13 Oct 2025

Multidimensional regulation of stem cell fate by the cohesin complex

Conventional studies on stem cell fates are primarily focused on transcription factors, with the limited consideration for 3D genome architecture.

10 Oct 2025

Evolutionary mutation in cGAS enhances naked mole-rat DNA repair

The secret to the naked mole-rats' extraordinarily long life may lie in subtle changes to just four amino acids, researchers report. According to a new study, evolutionary mutations in cGAS – an enzyme in the innate immune system that senses DNA to trigger immune responses – may enhance the animal's ability to repair aging-related genetic damage, whereas in other species, such as mice and humans, cGAS can suppress DNA repair.

10 Oct 2025

UCLA scientists uncover the role of DGRs in structuring the infant gut microbiome

Everywhere you go, you carry a population of microbes in your gastrointestinal tract that outnumber the human cells making up your body.

10 Oct 2025

The ISSCR releases new resource to accelerate the development of PSC-derived therapies

The International Society for Stem Cell Research (ISSCR) is proud to announce the release of Best Practices for the Development of Pluripotent Stem Cell-Derived Cellular Therapies, a comprehensive, interactive new resource designed to accelerate the translation of human pluripotent stem cell (PSC)-derived therapies into clinical trials and commercial use.

9 Oct 2025

Takara Bio USA, Inc. announces a series of updates to its spatial biology product portfolio, extending its innovation with a new class of spatial technology

Takara Bio USA, Inc. ("Takara Bio USA"), a wholly owned subsidiary of Takara Bio Inc. ("Takara Bio"), today announced a series of updates to its spatial biology product portfolio, extending its innovation with a new class of spatial technology.

9 Oct 2025

Research uncovers ASPL's critical role in stress granule life cycle

Stress granules are droplet-like protein hubs that temporarily shield fragile RNA from cellular stresses such as toxins. VCP is a protein essential for breaking up stress granules and has been linked to neurodegenerative diseases.

9 Oct 2025

Chiba University study clarifies molecular mechanism driving keloid's unpredictable growth

Keloids are raised, overgrown scars that can develop after skin injuries or surgery, often extending beyond the original wound boundaries. For many people, keloids are more than just a cosmetic concern; they often cause distressing symptoms such as chronic pain, itching, and restricted movement.

9 Oct 2025

BD and Opentrons collaborate to accelerate single-cell multiomics discoveries with robotic automation

BD (Becton, Dickinson and Company), a leading global medical technology company, and Opentrons Labworks, Inc., recognized worldwide for accessible lab automation with more than 10,000 robotic systems deployed, today announced a multi-year collaboration.

From BD (Becton, Dickinson and Company) 9 Oct 2025

Researchers discover how plants produce cancer-fighting mitraphylline

Researchers at UBC Okanagan have uncovered how plants produce mitraphylline, a rare natural compound that may help fight cancer.

8 Oct 2025

Discovery of vascular-associated fibroblastic cells opens new path for diabetes treatment

Type 1 diabetes is an autoimmune disease in which the immune system mistakenly attacks the cells that produce insulin-a critical hormone that regulates blood sugar in the body.

8 Oct 2025

Newly identified protein acts as a traffic controller for DNA replication

Mayo Clinic researchers have identified a protein that acts like a traffic controller for DNA, preventing damage during cell division - a discovery that could lead to new cancer therapies, according to a study published in Nature.

8 Oct 2025

Second World Congress to spotlight the science behind mitochondrial biology and microbiome research

The Second World Congress on Targeting Extracellular Vesicles (EVs) is scheduled for 15–16 October 2025 in Valencia, Spain. This landmark event, co-organized by the World Mitochondria Society and the International Society of Microbiota, will spotlight the rapidly evolving science where mitochondrial biology and microbiome research intersect via extracellular vesicles.

7 Oct 2025

Paternal exercise enhances offspring endurance through sperm microRNAs

In a recent study published in Cell Metabolism, a collaborative research team led by Chen-Yu Zhang, Xi Chen, and Di-Jun Chen from Nanjing University, together with Tao Zhang from Nanjing Medical University, reported groundbreaking findings in their paper entitled "Paternal exercise confers endurance capacity to offspring through sperm microRNAs."

6 Oct 2025

Researchers identify a central controller of mitochondrial dynamics in disease

A key switch for cellular energy balance has been discovered in cells: it could potentially become the target of new therapies for diseases ranging from Parkinson's to rare disorders caused by defects in the cell's powerhouses, the mitochondria.

6 Oct 2025

AI-designed proteins revolutionize gene editing precision and safety

Researchers at Integra Therapeutics, in collaboration with the Pompeu Fabra University (UPF) Department of Medicine and Life Sciences (MELIS) and the Center for Genomic Regulation (CRG), have designed and experimentally validated new synthetic proteins that can edit the human genome more efficiently than proteins provided by nature.

6 Oct 2025

New research reveals the cervix as a truly immunocompetent tissue

Cervical epithelial cells are far from passive bystanders in the body's immune system. New research shows they actually play an active and highly coordinated role in detecting and fighting infections. That's the conclusion of an international research team led by Associate Professor Cindrilla Chumduri from Aarhus University, and now published in the journal Science Advances.

6 Oct 2025

New NMR technique reveals atomic-scale motion in catalytic enzyme function

Researchers from Tokyo Metropolitan University have developed a new structure determination method using Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) spectroscopy which shows how different parts of complex molecular machinery like enzymes move while they help catalyze reactions.

6 Oct 2025

Study identifies hundreds of genes, including novel ones, governing blood molecule levels

A new study, published today in Nature Genetics, created the largest genetic map of human metabolism, revealing new insights on the role of metabolites in health and disease and creating a blueprint for further research.

3 Oct 2025

DeNovix launches giveaway of a CellDrop Automated Cell Counter

DeNovix Inc. will award a free CellDrop™ Automated Cell Counter to one lucky lab.

From DeNovix Inc. 3 Oct 2025

Cell Biology

Lab-grown embryo models mimic natural formation of blood and heart cells

Multidimensional regulation of stem cell fate by the cohesin complex

Evolutionary mutation in cGAS enhances naked mole-rat DNA repair

UCLA scientists uncover the role of DGRs in structuring the infant gut microbiome

The ISSCR releases new resource to accelerate the development of PSC-derived therapies

Takara Bio USA, Inc. announces a series of updates to its spatial biology product portfolio, extending its innovation with a new class of spatial technology

Research uncovers ASPL's critical role in stress granule life cycle

Chiba University study clarifies molecular mechanism driving keloid's unpredictable growth

BD and Opentrons collaborate to accelerate single-cell multiomics discoveries with robotic automation

Researchers discover how plants produce cancer-fighting mitraphylline

Discovery of vascular-associated fibroblastic cells opens new path for diabetes treatment

Newly identified protein acts as a traffic controller for DNA replication

Second World Congress to spotlight the science behind mitochondrial biology and microbiome research

Paternal exercise enhances offspring endurance through sperm microRNAs

Researchers identify a central controller of mitochondrial dynamics in disease

AI-designed proteins revolutionize gene editing precision and safety

New research reveals the cervix as a truly immunocompetent tissue

New NMR technique reveals atomic-scale motion in catalytic enzyme function

Study identifies hundreds of genes, including novel ones, governing blood molecule levels

DeNovix launches giveaway of a CellDrop Automated Cell Counter

The future of automation: Machine learning–driven hepatocyte and organoid counting

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Reimagining light scattering for biotherapeutics

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