Machine learning model to predict virus reservoirs
A new artificial intelligence tool could aid in limiting or even prevent pandemics by identifying animal species that may harbor […]
Delicate balancing act determines how many genome gateways form in cells microbiologystudy
The nuclei in our cells are miniature warehouses safeguarding the genetic blueprint for the body’s biologic machinery. As warehouses go,
A new target for therapy microbiologystudy
CSCs increase levels of poised heterochromatin cores. Credit: Advanced Science (2025). DOI: 10.1002/advs.202407426 Northwestern Medicine scientists have uncovered new details
Mouse study identifies shared genes involved in hearing and vision regeneration microbiologystudy
Müller glia (green) and their progeny (red) regenerate nerve cells and photoreceptors in a mouse retina. Credit: Ksenia Gnedeva/USC The
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Scientists uncover unique patterns of DNA damage microbiologystudy
HNC incidence and epidemiological characteristics. Credit: Nature Genetics (2025). DOI: 10.1038/s41588-025-02134-0 Scientists have revealed exactly how tobacco smoke damages DNA
Gene therapy reverses symptoms of rare neurological disease in animal models microbiologystudy
Credit: Molecular Therapy (2025). DOI: 10.1016/j.ymthe.2025.02.046 A recent study led by the UAB demonstrates the potential of gene therapy to
Extensive gene mapping reveals 20 variants linked to atherosclerosis risk, paving way for early detection microbiologystudy
Relationship between coronary plaque burden and myocardial infarction (MI). Credit: Nature Communications (2025). DOI: 10.1038/s41467-025-57457-7 Swedish researchers have identified genetic
“She Loves Me, She Loves Me Not”: Physical Forces Encouraged Evolution of Multicellular Life, Scientists Propose microbiologystudy
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If native plants are going to survive climate change, they need our help to move — here’s how to do it safely
Many native plants in the U.S. cannot possibly move themselves fast enough to avoid climate-change driven extinction. If these native