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New structural insights overturn old assumptions about malaria entry

For nearly half a century, scientists have known that malaria parasites force their way into human red blood cells through a ring-shaped structure called the moving junction.

30 Jun 2026

Obesity drives distinct molecular pathway toward invasive breast cancer

A novel study has found that obesity is associated with a distinct molecular program driving the transition from early-stage, premalignant breast lesions to invasive breast cancer.

30 Jun 2026

Cryo-EM microscopy uncovers structure of bacteria behind gum disease

Periodontal (gum) disease is one of the most prevalent diseases worldwide, caused by the bacterium Porphyromonas gingivalis (P. gingivalis). In Japan alone, approximately 80% of adults over 30 years old are affected or considered at risk.

30 Jun 2026

Rare genetic condition offers new insights into human aging process

Scientists have discovered a rare genetic condition which causes people to age at a much faster rate, offering fresh insights into the aging process.

30 Jun 2026

Duke engineers grow retinal blood vessel cells from pluripotent stem cells

Biomedical engineers at Duke University have used induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs) to grow specialized blood vessel cells critical to retinal health for the first time.

30 Jun 2026

Achieve precise, noncontact tissue ablation at low power levels

445 nm diode lasers have already been used successfully and safely for cholesteatoma surgery.

30 Jun 2026

FluoGuide announces positive results from Phase 2 oral head and neck cancer trial

FluoGuide A/S, a biotech company maximizing surgical outcomes in oncology by lighting up cancer, today announced positive results from the first part of its ongoing FG001-CT-005 Phase 2 trial evaluating FG001 for surgical guidance in patients with oral head and neck cancer.

30 Jun 2026

Strong chest and back muscles linked to lower risk of a heart attack

People with strong muscles in their chest and back are less likely to have heart attacks, according to analysis of heart scans using artificial intelligence which was part-funded by the British Heart Foundation and led by the University of Edinburgh.

30 Jun 2026

Researchers map structural changes of viruses during the dehydration process

Abhishek Mall from the Max Planck Institute for the Structure and Dynamics of Matter in Hamburg (MPSD) and his colleagues explored the structural dynamics of the protein shells - called capsids - that enclose the genetic material of viruses.

30 Jun 2026

Researchers develop new framework for dissecting the mechanics of artificial cells

What if the mechanical properties of a cell could be programmed like the components of a machine?

29 Jun 2026

Scientists capture atomic images to improve RNA interference drug design

RNA interference is a natural mechanism for living cells to control whether specific genes are being used or not.

29 Jun 2026

Scientists map how cellular senescence and stemness interact in disease

A new review was published in Volume 18 of Aging on May 30, 2026, titled "The love and hate relationship between cellular senescence and stemness."

29 Jun 2026

Scaling organoid workflows with automation and AI for drug discovery

Discover how automation, AI, and organoid technologies are improving drug discovery through scalable workflows.

From Molecular Devices UK Ltd 29 Jun 2026

Advancing 3D imaging, automation, and phenotypic discovery with AI-driven high-content screening

Discover how AI-driven high-content screening improves 3D imaging, segmentation, and automation.

From Molecular Devices UK Ltd 29 Jun 2026

Great ape laughter reveals how human vocal control evolved

A comparative study of laughter across humans and other great apes found that its regular rhythmic structure may date back around 15 million years. The findings suggest human laughter evolved toward faster, more variable, and more context-sensitive timing, reflecting greater vocal flexibility.

28 Jun 2026

Scientists discover 70 existing drugs that block deadly hantavirus infections

Researchers screened over 5,000 compounds and successfully pinpointed 70 existing drugs, including unexpected beta-lactam antibiotics, that effectively suppress Puumala orthohantavirus infection in human cells. This milestone drug-repurposing study provides an immediate, fast-tracked pipeline for developing the first approved treatments against life-threatening hantavirus diseases.

28 Jun 2026

Pioneering gene therapy for rare immune disorder shows promise in early pre-clinical studies

The development of a pioneering gene therapy to treat a devastating, rare immune disorder led by UCL scientists is set to move into its next phase following promising early pre-clinical studies.

27 Jun 2026

New screening approach identifies proteins that control human gene expression

Researchers at University of California San Diego have developed a large-scale screening approach that identifies proteins controlling a fundamental step in gene expression known as alternative polyadenylation (APA).

26 Jun 2026

Biognosys showcases next-gen multiomics innovations at ASMS 2026

The Biognosys Group, a leader in mass spectrometry-based multiomics, announces advancements across its integrated multiomics portfolio, highlighting next-generation software, sample preparation, enrichment, and separation technologies for proteomics and metabolomics.

From Biognosys 26 Jun 2026