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New AI model detects hidden antibiotic resistance genes beyond standard databases

resLens uses genomic language models to detect antibiotic resistance genes from DNA sequences, performing especially well on long-read data and on some ARGs poorly represented in reference databases.

25 May 2026

RNA regulator RBM15 linked to immunity, metabolism, and cancer progression

A newly published review article brings attention to the expanding role of RBM15, a critical regulator of RNA m6A methylation, in the development and progression of a wide range of diseases, including cancer, metabolic disorders, and cardiovascular conditions.

24 May 2026

DNA methylation variability may improve precision cancer treatment strategies

A new review article brings attention to the critical role of DNA methylation heterogeneity in shaping the tumor microenvironment, highlighting its growing importance in understanding cancer progression and advancing more precise treatment strategies.

24 May 2026

DNA repair gene variations reveal evolutionary roots of cancer susceptibility

A new review highlights how human evolution has shaped the presence of pathogenic variations in DNA damage repair (DDR) genes, offering a new perspective on why modern populations face increased cancer susceptibility.

24 May 2026

Extrachromosomal circular DNA shows promise for precision disease diagnostics

A new scientific focus on extrachromosomal circular DNA (eccDNA) is opening transformative possibilities for disease detection, monitoring, and personalized medicine.

24 May 2026

Long non-coding RNAs regulate natural killer cell immune responses

A new review article highlights the powerful influence of long non-coding RNAs (lncRNAs) in regulating natural killer (NK) cells, revealing promising opportunities to enhance immune responses and improve treatment strategies across multiple diseases.

24 May 2026

RNA regulator YTHDF2 plays key role in controlling inflammation

A new review highlights the emerging importance of YTHDF2, a key regulator of RNA activity, in shaping the body's inflammatory responses and influencing a wide range of diseases.

24 May 2026

New study reveals nitric oxide’s widespread impact on genetics

Genes undergo extensive editing through a process called alternative splicing, which greatly increases the size of the functional genome, the working portion of our DNA that helps make each person unique. Put simply, a single gene can be edited in different ways to produce multiple sets of instructions.

22 May 2026

Explainable AI could make breast cancer drug predictions safer and clearer

AI-driven genomic analysis could help researchers identify existing drugs that may be repurposed for subtype-specific breast cancer treatment. The review proposes an interpretability-driven framework that links multi-omics data, mechanistic validation, and clinical translation to make AI predictions more transparent and clinically useful.

22 May 2026

New genetic roadmap offers targeted treatment for rare inflammatory disorder

Not all broken genes fail in the same way: some simply stop working, while others interfere with what still works.

22 May 2026

Excess EXO1 protein may drive cancer DNA damage and treatment response

When it comes to cancer, tumor suppressor genes are usually thought of as the "good guys." These genes make proteins that protect and repair DNA in cells.

21 May 2026

New artificial intelligence model maps how genes work together inside cells

Scientists at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai have created a new artificial intelligence (AI) model that helps reveal how genes function together inside human cells, offering a powerful new way to understand biology and disease.

21 May 2026

New computational tool uses plain language for genetic diagnosis

A new computational tool called MARRVEL-MCP helps researchers move toward genetic diagnoses more efficiently by analyzing and interpreting vast amounts of genetic and biological information using everyday language.

21 May 2026

Researchers discover how overpopulation reduces fertility

Scientists have reported it for decades: Overpopulation can impair reproduction.

21 May 2026

Researchers uncover new genetic links influencing blood lipid composition

DZNE researchers have generated new insights into how the human genome shapes the chemical composition and concentration of blood lipids.

20 May 2026

Cyclana Bio granted Health Research Authority approval and recruits first patients for clinical observational study in endometriosis

Cyclana Bio, a biotechnology company pioneering tissue-level approaches to women’s health, today announced it has received Health Research Authority (HRA) and Research Ethics Committee (REC) approval for its 500-patient clinical observational study, PEMP (Predicting Endometriosis Mechanisms and Populations).

19 May 2026

Thermo Fisher Scientific expands global biobank leadership through strategic collaboration with PRECISE-SG100K Singapore to advance population-scale proteomics

Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, today announced a strategic collaboration with Precision Health Research, Singapore (PRECISE) to advance the PRECISE-SG100K study, one of the region’s most ambitious and diverse population-scale biobank initiatives.

From Olink®- Part of Thermo Fisher Scientific 19 May 2026

Body weight and genes directly alter gut microbiota composition

Your body weight and genes influence the types of bacteria you have in your gut. In turn, this appears to affect the risk of developing conditions such as coeliac disease and haemorrhoids.

18 May 2026

Cancer-driving MYC protein also helps tumors repair damaged DNA

A protein best known for driving cancer growth also helps damaged tumor cells survive by repairing their DNA, according to a new study that could influence how some cancers are treated.

17 May 2026

Genetic mapping in wastewater sets a new standard for pathogen surveillance

Tracking the genetic diversity of SARS-CoV-2 in wastewater, rather than just viral abundance, dramatically improves the ability to monitor and predict COVID-19 outbreaks, researchers report. Their study suggests that the new approach to wastewater pathogen surveillance could serve as a powerful predictive tool for public health, providing earlier and more accurate insight into emerging waves of infection.

15 May 2026