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Landmark studies map how genetic differences drive human diseases

In three landmark studies published in Nature today, Australian researchers have made major advances in our understanding of how genetic differences between people influence disease.

28 Oct 2026

Japan's new law advances reproductive genome editing governance

A Hiroshima University researcher outlines advantages of Japan's new law that prohibits the transfer of genome-edited human embryos or germ cells into the human reproductive tract and imposes criminal penalties for violations.

28 Oct 2026

Macromolecular crowding helps control synthetic DNA droplet formation

Macromolecular crowding can serve as a design tool for controlling the formation and organization of synthetic DNA droplets, a study from Science Tokyo reveals.

28 Oct 2026

DEBRA research invests in Topadur to advance small-molecule therapies for dystrophic Epidermolysis bullosa

DEBRA Research gGmbH, a global non-profit organization dedicated to advancing research and drug development for Epidermolysis bullosa (EB), and Topadur Pharma AG, a Swiss clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company, today announced an investment by DEBRA Research in Topadur to support a preclinical program exploring a new treatment approach for dystrophic Epidermolysis bullosa (DEB). DEB is one of the more severe forms of EB, characterized by extremely fragile skin and progressive, debilitating complications.

28 Oct 2026

Prolific announces major new investments and partnerships with NantWorks and Zylidac Bio CDMO

On the heels of our exciting major investment and Nantworks partnership announcement last week, Prolific Machines is pleased to announce a great new partnership with Zylidac Bio, a fully integrated biologics CDMO located next door to us in San Francisco Bay Area, to scale up the production of Prolific's Optogentics-enabled cell lines for clinical and GMP manufacturing!

From Prolific Machines, Inc. 28 Oct 2026

Atelerix and Frontier Space partner to enable biological sample preservation for space missions

Atelerix, a biotech company revolutionizing cell preservation and biological transport with its pioneering hydrogel encapsulation technology, today announced a partnership with Frontier Space, a UK based space biotechnology company building platform technology for in-orbit R&D and biomanufacturing.

From Atelerix Ltd 28 Oct 2026

Novel peptide from red alga shows potential for blood glucose control

It is a dietary staple found in sushi, rice wraps, and ramen toppings. Commonly known as nori in Japan and gim in Korea, red seaweed is especially popular across Asia.

27 Oct 2026

$1 million grant advances research into RNA-DNA virus evolution

Much remains unknown about the origin of viruses and how they evolve - but hunting for answers has been the focus of Portland State biology professor Ken Stedman's eXtreme Virus Lab for the past 25 years.

27 Oct 2026

Amyloid fibers help sperm deliver RNA to mouse embryos

Researchers identified RNA-associated amyloid fibrils in human seminal fluid and demonstrated that synthetic PAP fibrils could enter mammalian sperm. In mouse IVF experiments, these fibrils helped sperm deliver RNA to embryos, where the detected reporter-protein signal was at least tenfold higher than without fibril exposure.

27 Oct 2026

Mutant protein variant explains dominant inheritance of genetic immunodeficiency

New research shows how a mutant form of a protein named STAT3 causes a genetically dominant immunodeficiency.

27 Oct 2026

Patients with a form of advanced lung cancer lived 56 percent longer without their disease progressing after receiving radiotherapy in addition to standard treatment

Patients with an advanced form of lung cancer lived 56 percent longer without their disease progressing when radiotherapy was added to the standard of care whole-body therapy, including chemotherapy and/or immunotherapy, according to initial results from a clinical trial presented at the 2026 European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO) Congress.

27 Oct 2026

Terumo Blood and Cell Technologies and Ribeirão Preto Blood Center automate blood processing in Brazil

Terumo Blood and Cell Technologies (Terumo BCT), a medical technology company and global leader in blood management solutions, announced the adoption of multiple Reveos™ Automated Blood Processing Systems by Ribeirão Preto Blood Center, the high-volume blood network supporting about 120,000 transfusions a year in São Paulo.

27 Oct 2026

New model reduces trial and error in mass spectrometry imaging

Andrei Fedorov and his team have found a way to take some of the guesswork out of mass spectrometry imaging (MSI), potentially giving scientists better tools to explore the molecules that influence our health.

27 Oct 2026

Researchers develop versatile genetic tool to investigate cell interactions

Our bodies are composed of many different types of cells that work together to build and maintain normal physiological functions.

27 Oct 2026

Genetic findings illuminate dental abnormalities and the evolutionary loss of teeth

Rare variants in a gene involved in early development have been linked to a range of dental differences in people, including missing teeth, unusual tooth shapes, and teeth present at birth.

26 Oct 2026

Semaglutide changes gut bacteria in rats beyond what eating less explains

Researchers compared semaglutide-treated male and female rats with pair-fed animals receiving the same amount and type of food to distinguish drug-associated microbiome changes from those linked to reduced eating. Semaglutide altered bacterial richness and community composition, with some changes absent from the pair-fed groups and uncertain consequences for health.

26 Oct 2026

Researchers discover how faulty matrix structure leads to cell death in newly formed bone

Bone cells called osteocytes help maintain skeletal strength, but how newly formed osteocytes survive remains unclear.

26 Oct 2026

New archiving technique reveals past gene activity in cells

Information on what a cell did a few hours or days ago is generally unavailable to researchers, who can only measure the cell's current status.

26 Oct 2026

Rome changed Iberia’s ancestry more than the migrations that followed

Researchers analyzed ancient DNA from 243 individuals who lived in Iberia between 100 and 800 CE, alongside data from 58 previously studied individuals, to examine how Roman rule and early medieval migrations affected population ancestry. They found substantial Eastern Mediterranean- and North African-related ancestry contributions during Roman times, while later migrations introduced Central-Northern European ancestry without widespread replacement of the Hispano-Roman population.

25 Oct 2026

Massive study identifies genetic variants associated with five major personality traits

A massive genetic study offers one of the clearest pictures yet of how DNA contributes to personality, identifying genetic variants associated with five major personality traits.

24 Oct 2026

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Life Science News

Landmark studies map how genetic differences drive human diseases

Japan's new law advances reproductive genome editing governance

Macromolecular crowding helps control synthetic DNA droplet formation

DEBRA research invests in Topadur to advance small-molecule therapies for dystrophic Epidermolysis bullosa

Prolific announces major new investments and partnerships with NantWorks and Zylidac Bio CDMO

Atelerix and Frontier Space partner to enable biological sample preservation for space missions

Novel peptide from red alga shows potential for blood glucose control

$1 million grant advances research into RNA-DNA virus evolution

Amyloid fibers help sperm deliver RNA to mouse embryos

Mutant protein variant explains dominant inheritance of genetic immunodeficiency

Patients with a form of advanced lung cancer lived 56 percent longer without their disease progressing after receiving radiotherapy in addition to standard treatment

Terumo Blood and Cell Technologies and Ribeirão Preto Blood Center automate blood processing in Brazil

New model reduces trial and error in mass spectrometry imaging

Researchers develop versatile genetic tool to investigate cell interactions

Genetic findings illuminate dental abnormalities and the evolutionary loss of teeth

Semaglutide changes gut bacteria in rats beyond what eating less explains

Researchers discover how faulty matrix structure leads to cell death in newly formed bone

New archiving technique reveals past gene activity in cells

Rome changed Iberia’s ancestry more than the migrations that followed

Massive study identifies genetic variants associated with five major personality traits

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