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Cells can generate negative viscosity to propel movement

The cells in our bodies move in groups during biological processes such as wound healing and tissue development - but because of resistance, or viscosity, those cells can't just neatly glide past each other.

31 Jan 2026

Genetic ancestry influences tumor biology and survival in head and neck cancers

Genetic ancestry plays a key role in determining the behavior of head and neck tumors and may help explain why African-American patients survive for half as long as their counterparts of European ancestry, according to a new review study led by researchers from the University of Maryland School of Medicine's (UMSOM) Institute for Genome Sciences (IGS) and the University of Maryland Greenebaum Comprehensive Cancer Center (UMGCCC).

31 Jan 2026

Scientists uncover new mechanism initiating gene transcription

Scientists at IOCB Prague are uncovering new details of gene transcription. They have identified a previously unknown molecular mechanism by which the transcription of genetic information from deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) into ribonucleic acid (RNA) can be initiated.

30 Jan 2026

New fluorescent markers reveal dynamic cell-to-cell communication

Living organisms are made up of hundreds of thousands of cells that cooperate to create the organs and systems that breathe, eat, move, and think.

30 Jan 2026

Revolutionizing 3D cell culture with simplified digital microfluidic technology

Most cells in the human body exist in complex three-dimensional environments, yet they are still commonly studied on flat plastic dishes.

30 Jan 2026

AI uncovers evolution of genetic control elements in mammalian cerebellum

Artificial intelligence allows tracing the evolution of genetic control elements in the developing mammalian cerebellum.

30 Jan 2026

New mode of communication inside cells helps bacterial pathogens to evade drugs

Biologists have uncovered a new mode of communication inside cells that helps bacterial pathogens learn how to evade drugs.

30 Jan 2026

Research uncovers trade-offs in aging muscle stem cell functionality

Aging muscles heal more slowly after injury - a frustrating reality familiar to many older adults.

30 Jan 2026

DNA repair enzyme failure triggers inflammation and accelerates aging in cells

If severe DNA damage is not repaired, the consequences for the health of cells and tissues are dramatic.

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

CDD European Life Science Community Meeting

Collaborative Drug Discovery's Community Meeting brings the European technology and scientific communities together.

From CDD Vault 30 Jan 2026

Lab-grown corticospinal neurons offer new models for ALS and spinal injuries

Researchers have developed a way to grow a highly specialized subset of brain nerve cells that are involved in motor neuron disease and damaged in spinal injuries.

29 Jan 2026

Data-driven modeling uncovers dynamic genome folding in three dimensions

Chromosomes are masters of organization. These long strings of DNA fold down into an ensemble of compact structures that keep needed parts of the genome accessible while tucking away those that aren't used as often.

29 Jan 2026

Genetic inheritance and life experience leave distinct epigenetic marks in immune cells

The COVID-19 pandemic gave us tremendous perspective on how wildly symptoms and outcomes can vary between patients experiencing the same infection.

29 Jan 2026

Genetic variants associated with rare inherited growth disorder identified in two prehistoric individuals

Researchers led by the University of Vienna and Liège University Hospital Centre have identified genetic variants associated with a rare inherited growth disorder in two prehistoric individuals who lived more than 12,000 years ago.

29 Jan 2026

How microalgae, fish, and krill store omega-3s differently and why it matters

This study mapped how EPA and DHA are distributed across lipid classes in microalgae, fish, krill, and commercial omega-3 supplements using lipid-class–resolved analysis. It shows that lipid structure, not just total omega-3 content, differs markedly across sources and may influence their nutritional relevance.

28 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

Insilico Medicine and Qilu Pharmaceutical partner to develop AI-designed cardiometabolic drugs

Insilico Medicine, a clinical-stage biotechnology company powered by generative AI, and Qilu Pharmaceutical Group, a major comprehensive modern pharmaceutical enterprise in China, as well as its subsidiary Shanghai Qilu Pharmaceutical Research Center, today announced a strategic partnership on innovative drug development, leveraging Insilico's proprietary Pharma.AI platform to jointly develop small molecule inhibitors, focusing on specific targets for cardiometabolic disease management.

27 Jan 2026

Brain-specific enzyme drives branching and extension of O-mannose glycans

Gifu University scientists have uncovered how a brain-specific enzyme reshapes protein-linked sugar chains to facilitate the formation of complex glycans essential for normal brain function.

27 Jan 2026

Tracking antibiotic resistance across environmental systems using advanced metagenomic tools

Antibiotic resistance is often framed as a hospital problem, but a growing body of evidence shows that the environment plays an equally critical role in the global spread of drug resistant bacteria.

27 Jan 2026